This collection of papers delivered at the conference provides information on the current state of communications satellite applications and technology, the relationship of cable television and satellites, the role of satellites in public broadcasting, and the future of satellites in serving the needs of the public. Remarks and addresses by the following people are included: Harry M. Shooshan, Chief Counsel, House Subcommittee on Communications; Andrew F. Inglis, President, RCA American Communications; James Ragan, Vice President, Western Union; Joseph N. Pelton, Executive Assistant to the Director General, INTELSAT; Neil R. Helm, Marketing Director, Systems Technology Services, COMSAT; Robben W. Fleming, President, Corporation for Public Broadcasting; Elizabeth Young, President, Public Service Satellite Consortium; William Lucas, Associate Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration; Donald Dement, Manager, Advanced Communications, NASA; and Thomas E. Wheeler, President, National Cable Television Association. Questions and answers involving the audience and the speakers are also included. (FM)