By:Jeremy Maddock Satellite television is a television reception system where signals are received from satellites orbiting at a distance of approximately 37,000 kilometers above Earth's surface. Using satellites is the most effective way to instantly transmit television signals around the world. The first ever satellite TV signal was sent from Europe in 1962. Canada launched the first North American television satellite in 1973. About the author: Jeremy Maddock is the owner of a quickly growing telecommunications news website - http://www.teleclick.ca Article Source: http://www.dailynewarticles.com More Articles from Career Category: Pros and Cons of Construction Laborer Career How Diesel Mechanic Schools Works Construction Equipment Managers General Purpose Vehicle Maintenance Careers How to Build Your Construction Resume with Keywords Get A Better Salary Deal: More To Start...More Later Work As A Secret Shopper Better Paid As A Certified Systems Engineer The Key To Landing an Interview Work At Home Doing Freelance Work 9 Steps To Become A Travel Nurse An Introduction To Hazmat Careers for Heavy Equipment Technicians Career as Dredge Operator A Career in HVAC