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To: Rarebird who wrote (35049)	8/8/1998 11:36:00 AM
From: John Rieman	Respond to of 50808

Blimps...................................... skyreport.com The Blimps Are Coming! Aug. 7, 1998 In action late last week, the Federal Communications Commission approved the use of "stratospheric platforms" - also known as blimps - as telecommunications stations. According to the rulemakimg, blimp stations created by Sky Station International expected to launch in 2001 will be the dominant use of 1,000 MHz of spectrum (47.2-48.2 GHz). Satellites are also projected to be potential users of the spectrum. he Sky Station services are expected to provide instant T1/E1 access to millions of users in designated service areas. Applications may include real-time data communications, video phone service, full motion video conferencing, high speed commercial data transfers, automatic meter readings, telemedicine and distance learning.