MSAT ... Communications on the Move

198414 min 30 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Alan Aylward

Production: Dee SimpsonWilliam JohnstonRonald Lillie

Script: Lois Tupper

Produced for the NFB by Lauron Productions Ltd. for the Canadian Department of Communications.

This title is an acquisition.

MSAT is Canada's new mobile satellite, scheduled for launch in 1990. The promise of MSAT is depicted, showing the satellite's use in everything from rescue operations to mobile telephone conversations.

Other versions

MSAT : une idée qui fait son chemin

Subject categories

  • Technology > CommunicationsSatellites
  • Media and Communication > Telecommunications

Credits

director
Alan Aylward
producer
Dee Simpson
executive producer
William Johnston
Ronald Lillie
script
Lois Tupper
cinematography
Berton Spencer
editing
Andrew Adams
narrator
Doug Paulson