In the 25 years which have elapsed since communication satellites were first launched, improvements in launch vehicles and satellite technology have produced a rapid growth in their capability. The first commercial use of space was the international communication service offered by Intelsat. It was followed by the introduction of domestic and maritime satellite systems. In this paper the authors review the evolution of satellite communications systems, paying particular attention to the advances in communications payload technology. They conclude with a more detailed description of Australia's advanced domestic satellite, AUSSAT.


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    Title :

    From Early Bird to AUSSAT: a review of commercial communications satellites


    Additional title:

    Von Early Bird zu AUSSAT - ein Ueberblick ueber kommerzielle Nachrichtensatelliten


    Contributors:
    Rosen, H.A. (author) / Miller, D.H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    9 Seiten, 6 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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