European multipurpose telecommunication satellite - Development plans
Abstract
Results of an ESA market survey are summarized along with the reasons which lie behind the decision of ESA Member States to proceed with the definition phase of a large multipurpose satellite. A platform design solution is outlined together with some examples of derivative configurations. The payload to be associated with the first flight model is discussed.
- Publication:
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8th Communications Satellite Systems Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980coss.conf..205H
- Keywords:
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- Communication Satellites;
- Esa Satellites;
- Mission Planning;
- Payloads;
- Satellite Design;
- Stabilized Platforms;
- Domestic Satellite Communications Systems;
- European Space Programs;
- Inertial Platforms;
- International Cooperation;
- Market Research;
- Services;
- Technological Forecasting;
- Communications and Radar