Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Syncom-Antenna-at-Point-Mugu--CA-2F3XC5JT1XV.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarEngineers pose with Syncom Satellite, 1963Engineer Aligns Syncom, the First Geosynchronous Communications SatelliteSyncom, the First Geosynchronous Communications SatelliteBoeing Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Syncom SatelliteSyncom, the First Geosynchronous Communications SatelliteSyncom, the First Geosynchronous Communications Satellite, in OrbitSyncom, the First Geosynchronous Communications SatelliteSyncom 3 Test PicturesSyncom, the First Geosynchronous Communications SatelliteView AllView more with similar tones Syncom Antenna at Point Mugu, CASelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:The 1963 launch of Syncom, the world's first geosynchronous communications satellite, began a communications revolution. Objects placed in orbit over the equator can be synchronized with Earth's daily rotation, apperaing to stand still to a ground observer, thus the term geostationary. Nongeosynchronous communications satellites before Syncom required huge swiveling ground antennas and expensive tracking computers to stay in contact with them during the brief time they raced overhead. In contrast, a geosynchronous satellite communicates directly and continuously with any ground station in its line of sight, using fixed antennas. No complex tracking antennas are necessary. Synchronous altitude also means that a satellite is in sunlight 99 percent of the time, eliminating the need for an active temperature control system.BI216994 (s-40869)Maximum size:3200px × 4000px (~36 MB)10.6in × 13.3in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1960s-automobiles-dark-exteriors-full body views-glare-grid patterns-ground shots-haze-high-tech / advanced-historic production status-night-photos-satellites-space-Syncom-trucks-wetRelated Photo/Videos:View All
