A space-segment construction concept, satellite assembly in geostationary orbit, is described. It can remove mass constraints and appears to have the potential to reduce procurement costs for future communications space segments. A possible configuration has a power-augmented service module (EM) satellite system (the socket) and four payload module (PM) satellites attached (the plugs). The assembly sequence could be launch of the basic SM satellite; launch and docking of three (small) PM satellites, launch and docking of the PFM satellite to augment the system's power capabilities prior to launch and docking of a large, high-power Payload-Module satellite; subsequent launch and attachment of a fourth (small) PM satellite.


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    Titel :

    Satellite Assembly in Geostationary Orbit: A Plug-and-Socket Concept


    Beteiligte:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1981


    Format / Umfang :

    6 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch






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