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| FutureWorld@Goonhilly - Lancelot |
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Lancelot was designed and built in 1978 specifically to communicate with the European Space Agency's Orbital Test Satellite. Soon after, it was transferred to commercial use and now carries business communications traffic. |
Futureworld@goonhilly - Arthur (Aerial 1)
Goonhilly Earth Station is the largest satellite earth station in the world.
FutureWorld@Goonhilly - inside Arthur
Arthur's aerial mount is constructed from reinforced concrete. The entire structure rotates on a 12.8 metre diameter chain-driven roller track.
Futureworld@goonhilly - inside Guinevere
With its tapered tower (despite the names, satellite dishes don't appear to have a gender) Guinevere looks a little like a windmill.
