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Alouette - Canada's First Satellite

Accession number: 
1963.0003
Production Years: 
1963

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Film Properties: 
Length (minutes): 
14
Holding Institutions: 

University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta: 16mm.
"Discusses the building, testing, and launching of the Alouette, Canada's first satellite."

Library and Archives Canada: 16mm, 1/4".

Bibliography: 

Online Database National Film Board of Canada:
"Design, construction, function, and launching of Canada's first earth satellite. On the other side of the ionosphere, Alouette tracks the solar disturbances that affect radio communication and transmits much useful information for research purposes."