Twin satellites for broadcast, distribution and communication satellites systems
Abstract
A space segment concept is presented. Here, a TV broadcast or telecommunications mission is shared between two or more identical satellites which are used on a complementary basis. This twin satellite concept is compared with the classical approach with respect to reliability and technical and economic characteristics.
- Publication:
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Rome International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- September 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981rome.iafcR....R
- Keywords:
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- Broadcasting;
- Communication Satellites;
- Satellite Networks;
- Satellite Television;
- Satellite Transmission;
- Cost Analysis;
- Feasibility Analysis;
- Spacecraft Reliability;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles