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...past decade has witnessed a sharp increase in U.S. and Soviet satellite capabilities. Infrared sensors have added enormously to satellite ability to "see" any objects that give off heat, even if they are concealed or underground. The U.S. and the Soviets now relay satellite information to ground stations immediately, without the hours-long delay of earlier transmissions. The U.S. has eleven of 18 projected NAVSTAR global positioning satellites in place, allowing military units down to the platoon level to use briefcase-size sensors in plotting their own locations within a few yards. Cruise missiles travel to their targets guided...
...especially within the Reagan Administration, accused Intelsat of obstructing the growth of competing satellite systems that would bypass Comsat. The clever and resourceful attorney moved swiftly to increase Intelsat's flexibility. Among other things, Colino led Intelsat to sell satellite transponders, which are the parts of the orbiters that relay electronic signals, to 13 countries, including Japan and Argentina, which use them only for domestic communications needs. The move greatly reduced the costs for those countries of setting up national communications systems. Under Colino's leadership, Intelsat's revenues grew by more than $30 million...
...form that won collegiate championships three decades earlier. The stride is long and smooth, and the pace is brisk through 300 meters (43 sec.) and 600 meters (1:48). Cosby beats his target times and beams with satisfaction. He rewards himself with a Cuban cigar the size of a relay baton and sets a faster goal for tomorrow...
...skills: cross-country running. "He was a plugger," recalls Russell Robertson, North's coach. "His desire pushed his ability." Always the good soldier, North was willing to sacrifice individual glory for the sake of the team. "If we needed points and would get more by putting him on the relay team," says Robertson, "we could change him around. He was the type of kid who would say, 'Fine, wherever I can help the most...
...Meter Relay--1. Harvard, 3:50.94; 2. Dartmouth, 3:53.54;3. Penn...