The planning of the INTELSAT VI spacecraft, the world's largest operational communications satellite, is described in detail. Various INTELSAT system considerations influenced the spacecraft design, as did the marketplace, which defines users' needs, including new services. The external environment, with its nascent separate satellite systems and emerging fiber optic undersea cables, also influenced INTELSAT service offerings and INTELSAT VI spacecraft design criteria. The decision-making process that led to the technology incorporated in the INTELSAT VI design is explained, including the alternative satellite concepts and technologies considered.


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    Title :

    INTELSAT VI system planning


    Additional title:

    INTELSAT VI-Systemplanung


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Comsat Technical Review ; 20 , 2 ; 247-269


    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    23 Seiten, 16 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English







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