'Big Bubble,' Andover, ca. 1962
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The Earth Station, a satellite communication receiving and transmitting station at Andover was known as the "Big Bubble." It housed the "Big Ear," a 250-ton steel and aluminum horn antenna.
It was the only such station in the United States when it was built.
Other Information
- Title: 'Big Bubble,' Andover, ca. 1962
- Creator: Eastern Illustrating Co., Belfast
- Creation Date: circa 1962
- Subject Date: circa 1962
- Town: Andover
- County: Oxford
- State: ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions (cm): 9 x 14
- Local Code: Coll. 4014, Postcards
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Telecommunications industry--Maine--Andover
Radomes--Maine--Andover
Comsat station (Andover, Me.)
Project Telstar
Earth stations (Satellite telecommunication)
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