AbstractThe Applications Technology Satellite (ATS) program evolved from Project SYNCOM and the Advanced SYNCOM program to develop geosynchronous spacecraft technology made possible by the increased capability of the Atlas-Agena launch vehicle. The ATS-1-5 program developed spin stabilized and gravity gradient stabilized spacecraft for geosynchronous orbit; Earth-oriented antennas for increased antenna gain; Earth-scanning meteorological experiments for continuous weather monitoring; and made possible satellite communications to mobile terminals. The ATS-6 program developed a space-deployed, high-gain antenna for color television broadcast to low-cost ground terminals and precise spacecraft attitude control for pointing, slewing, and tracking applications. All of the ATS program objectives were successfully met, except for the gravity gradient experiments. ATS-1, -3, -5, and -6 are in orbit and operational.


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    Title :

    Applications technology satellite program


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 5 , 3-4 ; 299-325


    Publication date :

    1977-09-21


    Size :

    27 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English