Atlas In Orbit
Atlas In Orbit
Atlas In Orbit Radios Ike's Message of Peace to World. Launched from Cape Canaveral, a giant Atlas ICBM soars aloft to bring U.S. scientists bountiful prestige. It is the largest satellite yet evolved - with its 8800 lb. bulk - and the first one ever self-guided into orbit. The amazing Atlas broadcasts a tape recording by the President, Dwight D. Eisenhower. A goodwill message to the world in the pioneering testing of an incredible new space communications system. Buildup to launch includes launch pad, men in control room, view of loudspeakers against cloudy sky, pushing of a button. Nighttime launch. Early satellite dish (?) or radio receiver (?). Sky with moving clouds. Top of Empire State Building. Home with antenna on roof. Family gathered, looking at something (probably radio). Ike sitting in an office, press around him. He seems to be listening. Radio.