An overview of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is given, including a brief history, the purpose of the TDRS, and who controls the satellite. The S-band and KU-band antennae are described. Footage of the TDRS-E (the fifth TDRS) deployment and images of various spacecraft from space are shown, along with computer simulations of the TDRS's operation.


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    Title :

    TDRS and the TDRS System


    Publication date :

    1991-07-19


    Type of media :

    Audio-visual


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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