Palapa - Indonesia to the Fore
Abstract
Palapa, the Indonesian communication satellite, is discussed. Attention is given to the telecommunications system (local networks and microwave links), ground stations, satellite launching, the implementation of national and educational television, and future expansion.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- April 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977JBIS...30..127H
- Keywords:
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- Domestic Satellite Communications Systems;
- Educational Television;
- Indonesia;
- Satellite Design;
- Satellite Television;
- Channel Capacity;
- Ground Stations;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Space Programs;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Transponders;
- Video Communication;
- Communications and Radar