The European Communications Satellite
Abstract
Two European Communication Satellites (ECSs) are now in operation for Eutelsat, forming the orbital portion of a communications system that will operate until 1993, carrying telephony and TV for the European Broadcasting Union. A total of five ECSs are to be constructed in order to ensure continuity of service over the systems lifetime. ECSs will also serve as the bases for the European Regional Communication System, which furnishes small receiver dish specialized services and preemptive TV distribution channels within Europe.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- September 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985JBIS...38..431S
- Keywords:
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- Communication Networks;
- European Communications Satellite;
- Satellite Television;
- Telephones;
- European Space Agency;
- Repeaters;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Space Platforms;
- Communications and Radar