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utcsrgv!utzoo!decvax!ucbvax!C70:sri-unix!DWO@MIT-AI
Wed Mar 31 22:21:04 1982
tv coverage
DWO@MIT-AI 04/01/82 01:21:02 Re: tv coverage
To: SPACE at MIT-AI
the shuttle one launch was covered live on the hbo channel without
any commentary. only the downlink, uplink, and the "voice of
shuttle control" was heard. in my view, that is perfect coverage
for those of us who are technically inclined. unfortunately, since
then, hbo has begun 24 hour-a-day programming, precluding the use
of its transponder for such special events. however, as long as
public interest remains reasonably high in shuttle launches, this
seems like a natural programming selection for c-span, the cable channel
that airs the house of representatives and other public interest
programming. of course eventually, the ultimate would be the "space
channel", with 24 hour-a-day space coverage, uninterupted except
during periods when no shuttle was flying or those that were were out of
contact with houston( or colorado springs! ). for now though,
is there anyone on the list with connections who would be able to put a bug in c-span's ear?
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