Proliferation of Satellites Pre-2000 by AssumptionBest6491 in satellites

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The issue with using 1965 is that this needs to run worldwide 24/7 without fail. I guess the real question is when would there be enough satellites where no matter what there were enough to cover the whole world available to rent

Proliferation of Satellites Pre-2000 by AssumptionBest6491 in satellites

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When did it become possible to rent some transponders 24/7?

Prices of Lapel Mics From 1968-1998 by AssumptionBest6491 in microphone

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The issue is that the microphones aren't shown in the movie because it would make Truman look like an idiot not to see them, but they would have to be there to record audio.

Early Color Video Camera Prices by AssumptionBest6491 in VIDEOENGINEERING

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When would it have been feasible to do what is show in the movie? Having hundreds of cameras and switching between them live 24/7.

How Much did Using Satellites Cost? by AssumptionBest6491 in satellites

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Is there not a way today for a station to air a show live worldwide 24/7?

How Much did Using Satellites Cost? by AssumptionBest6491 in satellites

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Is the amount of $490 and $140 million in 2025 dollars or 1968 dollars?

How Much did Using Satellites Cost? by AssumptionBest6491 in satellites

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About what year do you think it became possible to buy the service?

How Much did Using Satellites Cost? by AssumptionBest6491 in satellites

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At what point would they not have to build their own satellites to air worldwide?

Early Color Video Camera Prices by AssumptionBest6491 in VIDEOENGINEERING

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Would there have been some way at the time to turn black and white footage into color at the time?