Asri-unix.1118 net.space utcsrgv!utzoo!decvax!ucbvax!C70:sri-unix!DWO@MIT-AI Wed Mar 31 22:21:04 1982 tv coverage DWO@MIT-AI 04/01/82 01:21:02 Re: tv coverage To: SPACE at MIT-AI the shuttle one launch was covered live on the hbo channel without any commentary. only the downlink, uplink, and the "voice of shuttle control" was heard. in my view, that is perfect coverage for those of us who are technically inclined. unfortunately, since then, hbo has begun 24 hour-a-day programming, precluding the use of its transponder for such special events. however, as long as public interest remains reasonably high in shuttle launches, this seems like a natural programming selection for c-span, the cable channel that airs the house of representatives and other public interest programming. of course eventually, the ultimate would be the "space channel", with 24 hour-a-day space coverage, uninterupted except during periods when no shuttle was flying or those that were were out of contact with houston( or colorado springs! ). for now though, is there anyone on the list with connections who would be able to put a bug in c-span's ear? ----------------------------------------------------------------- gopher://quux.org/ conversion by John Goerzen of http://communication.ucsd.edu/A-News/ This Usenet Oldnews Archive article may be copied and distributed freely, provided: 1. There is no money collected for the text(s) of the articles. 2. The following notice remains appended to each copy: The Usenet Oldnews Archive: Compilation Copyright (C) 1981, 1996 Bruce Jones, Henry Spencer, David Wiseman.