A financial model was developed which described quantitatively the economics of the space segment of communication satellite systems. The model describes the economics of the space system throughout the lifetime of the satellite. The expected state-of-the-art status of communications satellite systems and operations beginning service in 1995 were assessed and described. New or enhanced space-based activities and associated satellite system designs that have the potential to achieve future communications satellite operations in geostationary orbit with improved economic performance were postulated and defined. Three scenarios using combinations of space-based activities were analyzed: a spin stabilized satellite, a three axis satellite, and assembly at the Space Station and GEO servicing. Functional and technical requirements placed on the Space Station by the scenarios were detailed. Requirements on the satellite were also listed.


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    Title :

    Communications Satellite Systems Operations with the Space Station, Volume 2


    Contributors:
    K. Price (author) / J. Dixon (author) / C. Weyandt (author)

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    190 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English