Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/TACSAT-1--Experimental-Tactical-Communications-Satellite-in-Assembly-2F3XC5JCC00.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarComstar, U.S. Domestic Telephone Satellite Assembly376 Satellite, Westar, in Assembly376HP Satellite, e-BIRD, in AssemblySyncom Satellite, Leasat, First Satellite Designed for Space Shuttle Launch601HP Satellite, PAS-5, in Assembly787 Line Turning Jig and Platform Lift787 Line Turning Jig and Platform Lift787 Line Turning Jig and Platform LiftEngineer Aligns Syncom, the First Geosynchronous Communications SatelliteView AllView more with similar tones TACSAT 1, Experimental Tactical Communications Satellite in AssemblySelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:Two stories high and more than 9 feet in diameter, the huge Boeing Satellite Systems-built TACSAT 1 satellite was launched in 1969 and used by the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force to test the feasibility of using synchronous satellites for tactical communications by mobile military field units, aircraft, and ships. TACSAT I was the largest and most powerful communications satellite at the time when it was launched into synchronous orbit by a Titan IIIC booster 9 February 1969, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The experimental tactical communications satellite was designed and built by Hughes Aircraft Company, under the direction of the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Organization, for the Department of Defense.BI216896 (4s01804e)Maximum size:6528px × 8100px (~151 MB)21.7in × 27.0in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1960s-adults-factories-factory workers-full body views-glare-ground shots-high-tech / advanced-historic production status-inspecting-interiors-male-manufacturing-occupations and work-photos-researchers-satellites-solar panels-space-stairs, lifts and ladders-TACSAT 1, Experimental Tactical Communications Satellite-testing-three people-vintage / retro-working togetherRelated Photo/Videos:View All