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Goonhilly Earth Station
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Future World at Goonhilly. Based on the site of what was the world's largest satellite earth station, Future World offers a journey of discovery featuring high-tech displays and holographic film shows.
For those who are technically minded or have an avid interest in space and communication, Goonhilly is a must. Goonhilly is one of the most recognised names in the Space Industry. It’s famous throughout the world for being one of three earth stations involved in the first trans-Atlantic TV transmission (via Telstar) in 1962. It was present at the birth of Intelsat, Eutelsat and Inmarsat as well as the birth of the Internet as networks on the East and West coasts of USA were linked to Europe.
For those who are technically minded or have an avid interest in space and communication, Goonhilly is a must. Goonhilly is one of the most recognised names in the Space Industry. It’s famous throughout the world for being one of three earth stations involved in the first trans-Atlantic TV transmiss…
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