Communications satellites - Status and outlook from the European perspective
Abstract
It is noted that communications satellites have become an essential element in business, politics, and personal communications. Attention is given to the increasing number of satellites in orbit over the equator, and those that will be launched with the Ariane, including the INTELSAT V. Present satellite concepts are also examined including ECS, MARECS, and TV-SAT B. Finally, a future outlook is presented covering ECS derivatives, as well as NORDSAT and CHINASAT.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report A
- Pub Date:
- 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980STIA...8033349N
- Keywords:
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- Communication Satellites;
- Esa Satellites;
- European Space Programs;
- Launch Vehicle Configurations;
- Spacecraft Configurations;
- Technological Forecasting;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles