Communications Satellite Collection

Night falls over radio telescope dishes of the KAT-7 Array at the proposed South African site for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

T. Keith Glennan shows Lyndon Johnson aluminized mylar flim used to make the Echo I balloon, 1960. NASA Administrator Thomas Keith Glennan shows then-Senator Lyndon B

Arthur C. Clarke, British futurist
Arthur C. Clarke. Caricature of the British-born science fiction writer, inventor and futurist Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (1917-2008)

ECHO horn antenna, 1962
ECHO horn antenna. This horn reflector antenna at Bell Telephone Laboratories in Holmdel, New Jersey, USA, was built in 1959. It was used for pioneering work with NASAs ECHO balloon satellites

3-D Computer graphic of satellite over Europe
Communications satellite. 3-dimensional computer graphic of a communications satellite over Europe, looking northeast. Powered by their outstretched solar panels

Artwork of a communications satellite over Earth
Communications satellite. Illustration of a communications satellite orbiting an abstract representation of the Earth or an Earth-like planet

Illustration depicting a communications satellite

Artwork of a communication satellite over Earth
Communications satellite. Artists representation of a communications satellite in space orbiting the Earth. The Earth with brown land masses and white clouds is seen on a starfield

Computer art of a digital communications satellite
Digital communications satellite. Computer artwork of a communications satellite orbiting in space, with a digital signal of zeroes and ones seen

Globalstar satellite launch. Soyuz-Frigate rocket being prepared at night for the launch of four Globalstar communications satellites into Earth orbit

AMS 23 communications satellite launch. The satellite is inside the top part of the rocket, with a Proton-M booster rocket stage below it

Early Bird communications satellite, 1965
Early Bird communications satellite. Engineer preparing Early Bird, the worlds first commercial communications satellite, for simulated vacuum tests at Hughes Aircraft Company, Los Angeles, USA

Communications satellite. Artwork of an Intelsat communications satellite orbiting the Earth. Several series of the Intelsat satellites were built and placed into orbit in the 1990s

Computer art of communication satellite over Earth
Communications satellite. Computer illustration of a communications satellite in space orbiting above the Earth. The satellite has two solar cell arrays (blue) to produce power

Communications satellite, artwork
Communications satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. These satellites operate from a geostationary orbit 35, 786 kilometres above the Earth

Globalstar satellite preparation
Globalstar communications satellite launch preparation at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. These four satellites are being loaded onto the Soyuz-Frigate rocket ready to be launched into low earth

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Night falls over the radio telescope dishes of the KAT-7 Array at the proposed South African site, as they eagerly await signals from communications satellites that connect our world. T. Keith Glennan proudly showcases Lyndon Johnson a remarkable innovation - aluminized mylar film used to construct Echo I, an extraordinary satellite that would revolutionize global communication. In a historic moment, STS-49 marks the first flight of the majestic Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, gracefully ascending into space from launch pad 39B on May As it soars high above us, we marvel at its mission to deploy and maintain vital communications satellites that bridge continents and unite humanity. The iconic ECHO horn antenna of 1962 symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of connectivity in an ever-evolving world. Its design embodies our determination to capture and transmit information across vast distances, ensuring seamless communication for generations to come. Through stunning computer graphics, we witness a three-dimensional representation of a satellite majestically hovering over Europe – a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancement. This awe-inspiring artwork captures the essence of these incredible machines orbiting our planet with precision and purpose. With each passing day, communication satellites continue their tireless work overhead – silently beaming signals across borders and oceans. They serve as lifelines for billions worldwide; enabling instant connections between loved ones separated by vast distances or facilitating critical exchanges between scientists striving towards groundbreaking discoveries. As artists bring their visions to life through intricate illustrations depicting communication satellites against Earth's backdrop, we are reminded of their profound impact on our daily lives. These artworks evoke wonderment as they portray these celestial companions diligently circling our planet; forever linked with humankind's insatiable thirst for knowledge and connection. In this captivating collection of images showcasing communications satellites in various forms – whether captured through photography or brought forth by artistic imagination – one thing remains clear: these remarkable creations have transformed how we communicate, breaking down barriers and fostering a global community that transcends borders.