The proposed multimission configuration reduces the number of reflectors present on the spacecraft and their related supporting structure (masts, booms) and at the same time divides the feed system from the reflector system for possible maintenance and/or payload substitution. This implies: An antenna system that is split into two parts: (1) the reflector with the platform (2) the feed subsystem with the payload. Reuse of the same reflector at different frequencies (to achieve this, the reflector system will use additional components, i.e., frequency sensitive subreflectors (FSS)). In case of in-orbit refurbishment or maintenance, the reflector system may remain in orbit with the platform. The presence of the FSS allows separation of the focal position sufficiently for the multiple-contoured beam applications required by future missions. There are two of these reflectors (one for TX function, one for RV deployed) on the east and west sides of the spacecraft, and the solar panels are on the north and south sides. The payloads are aligned along the yaw axis. Apart from the size, this configuration looks like a conventional spacecraft.


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    Title :

    Multimission advanced configuration


    Contributors:
    Saitto, A. (author) / Berretta, G. (author)


    Publication date :

    1983-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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