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Twenty Five Years Ago - Telstar Satellite

Twenty Five Years Ago - Telstar Satellite
Clip: 361724_1_1
Year Shot: 1937 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1700
Original Film: 035-061-07
HD: N/A
Location: Unknown
Timecode: 00:30:08 - 00:30:30

Telstar Satellite Telstar's marvels can be traced to Guglielmo Marconi who died 25 years ago. He sent the first wireless message across the Atlantic. Marconi seen seated on back of boat. CU of Marconi wearing hat. Marconi seen wearing headphones (headset) seated in room, next to equipment. Voiceover mentions that Marconi helped install the first communications device at the Vatican. Marconi seen in room with various men, Pope?