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A new star is born
Broadcast Date: Aug. 21, 1960
The Echo 1 satellite is launched into space.A new star is born
Medium: Television
Program: CBC Newsmagazine
Broadcast Date: Aug. 21, 1960
Guest(s):
Host: Stanley Burke
Narrator: Harry Mannis
Duration: 1:42
Last updated:
Nov. 17, 2004
Radio
6:16
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.
Television
3:00
Nov. 29, 1965
The second satellite in the "Alouette" series was sent into orbit today, confirming the success and ingenuity of Canada's top scientists.
A new star is born.
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Last updated: Nov. 17, 2004.
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