Space at Work

Synopsis

Includes sections on satellite design and space telecommunications including footage of the large space simulator at the European Space Agency laboratories. Space telecommunications are dealt with mainly through the space exploration gallery at the Science Museum. Electrophoresis, ion drives and the enhancement and application of images from satellites are also discussed. Two versions of the programme are provided on the cassette, the second abridged from the first and suitable for classes up to the fifth year.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Booklets supplied.

Uses

Schools and college science departments to support earth and space science topics in the National Curriculum.*

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

space technology; telecommunications

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Customer Services

Web

http://www.open.ac.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01908 858 786

Fax

01908 858 787

Address

PO Box 188
Milton Keynes
MK7 6DH