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Launching the Digital Age: Canadian Satellites
Amid feelings of apprehension and anticipation, Canadians looked skyward as scientists launched satellites into the solar system in the 1960s. The primitive satellite program has since evolved into a highly sophisticated network. Canadian scientists have actively taken the lead in this ever-growing industry, transforming our lives with improved telephone, radio, television, tele-medicine and Internet access.		Educational activities about Launching the Digital Age: Canadian Satellites

	The space race and Sputnik		Launching the Alouette 2		Groundbreaking Technology Expo 67
	To the ear, it sounds like just a random series of high-pitched beeps but to scientists and politicians everywhere, it bears much greater importance. (Radio; runs 6:16)		The second satellite in the "Alouette" series was sent into orbit today, confirming the success and ingenuity of Canada's top scientists. (TV; runs 3:00)		At a groundbreaking ceremony in Montreal, the public is given a preview of the futuristic technology that will be showcased at Expo 67. (Radio; runs 1:45)

	Social impact of satellites		Satellites and cultural colonialism		The Anik satellite and northern Canada
	Are the rich getting richer and the poor poorer because of satellites? (Radio; runs 2:37)		Are satellites going to bring conformity across the globe? Satellite technology is threatening individuality, argues one academic showcased on CBC Radio's Saturday Evening. (Radio; runs 3:52)		Politicians believe that the telecommunications Anik A1 satellite will at last provide northern Canadians stable communications. But, some northern natives and critics are arguing that they have no interest in "white man's TV." (Radio; runs 8:11)

	Launching the Communications Technology Satellite		Satellites and tele-health		Tele-education and satellites
	The "Communications Technology Satellite" was sent into orbit today, ushering in a brave new era in Canadian communications. (Radio; runs 7:24)		The diagnosis looks good for tele-medicine in Canada. A new long distance diagnosis project between offshore oil rig workers and doctors in Newfoundland is proving invaluable in terms of convenience and efficiency. (TV; runs 4:04)		Students studying history have just made history. For the first time in Saskatchewan, university lectures are being beamed to students in remote cities via satellite. (TV; runs 1:54)

	Space storms and satellite failure		The digital universe grows with Anik F1
	They thought it could never happen but within hours of each other both the Anik E1 and E2 satellites have malfunctioned and shut down because of a space storm. (TV; runs 2:28)		The digital universe just got bigger thanks to the launching of the Anik F1, a powerful new satellite with a range covering all of South and North America. (TV; runs 1:45)

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