Aeagle.260
net.columbia
utcsrgv!utzoo!decvax!harpo!eagle!karn
Fri Apr  2 13:36:27 1982
Shuttle News Coverage
I agree with the comments regarding lousy media coverage of the STS
missions.  I too would very much like to see more of those
spectacular color TV pictures taken by the arm cameras.

For a government institution, NASA is remarkably responsive to public
opinion and interest and they are often quite liberal in releasing
information. I suspect that they would give anyone (broadcaster, catv
company, private individual) permission to receive and distribute
the NASCOM satellite channel.  (After all, we've already paid for it!)

I wonder if someone could persuade their local cable TV company to
carry it during the next STS mission? Cable companies often have spare
satellite receivers, and if they already have a dish pointed at the
appropriate satellite and a spare cable channel, this could be very
practical.
For the duration of a flight, I would certainly be willing to pay
rates comparable to HBO or Showtime service to watch it.

If you're interested in listening in, there is always the dial-it
number: 900-410-6272, although this gets a bit expensive if you
listen for any length of time.  But its worth it to a true space
addict.

Phil

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