| AMERICAN TRACKING STATION IN AUSTRALIA American satellite tracking station opened in Carnarvon, Australia. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 8894 | |
| Catalog #: | 529283 | |
| Clip Number: | 529283-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 3901 D | |
| Timecode: | 01:21:47 - 01:22:37 | |
| Location: | Carnarvon, Western Australia | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening COMMUNICATIONS: Satellite LOCATIONS/AUSTRALIA: Western Australia SPACE EXPLORATION: Satellite | |
| Description: | AMERICAN TRACKING STATION IN AUSTRALIA 'Minister for Supply Opens Tracking Station'. American satellite tracking station opened in Carnarvon, Australia. Carnarvon, Western Australia. LS. New American tracking station in a desolate part of Australia. Various shots of the large differently shaped aerials used for satellite tracking. Various shots of opening ceremony of the tracking station by Western Australia's Premier Brand and Federal Minister for Supply, Mr Fairhall. The supply station was built for use by Americans. CU. Opening plaque. Various shots of more aerials. | |
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