"The Bubble"...or Satellite Station

(This kinda put Andover on the map)

Here are a few old photos & commentary of the "Satellite Station" shared by Ross Swain.

The Bell System Project will have a place in history as one of the first steps forward using satellites to extend and improve world communication networks. This ground station at Andover, Maine, plays a major role in experiments which will pave the way to a new era in global communication. The antenna is a giant 380 ton structure of aluminum and steel. It is protected by a covering of fabric and synthetic rubber measuring 161 feet high and 100 feet across.

Did You Know?

There were 5 Bubbles planned?

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