A large platform, which can be assembled either in geostationary orbit (resulting in several launches, rendezvous and docking), or in low Earth orbit by using the STS; and a cluster of satellites, designed to meet the requirements of a communication mission were compared. They are characterized by the required number of modules to be launched, the type of launcher, and subsystems or equipments to be developed. The concepts are evaluated following technical criteria such as adaptability to other missions, flexibility, and growth potential. A cost/benefit evaluation of each solution is presented. The concepts are compared as to the technical/economical attractiveness of each solution. The critical elements of the concepts are pointed out and lead to the analysis of a possible demonstration mission.


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    Title :

    Comparison of Future Communications Space Segment Concepts


    Contributors:
    P. Molette (author) / P. Saint-aubert (author) / C. Cougnet (author) / B. Claudinon (author) / R. W. Young (author)

    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    414 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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