Launching of communication satellites - An operators perspective
Abstract
This paper presents some general aspects of the launch task facing communications satellite operating organizations. Some examples of the design constraints placed on the satellite by the launch and transfer orbit environment are discussed. There is a brief review of some of the more common launch systems available for communications satellites.
- Publication:
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Aerospace Applications Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984aeap.conf..201C
- Keywords:
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- Communication Satellites;
- Orbital Launching;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Ariane Launch Vehicle;
- Delta Launch Vehicle;
- Geosynchronous Orbits;
- Launch Vehicles;
- Space Transportation System;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles