DocumentCode
1429847
Title
INTELSAT VII: a flexible spacecraft for the 1990s and beyond
Author
Sachdev, Dharmendra K. ; Nadkarni, Prakash ; Neyret, Pierre ; Dest, Leonard R. ; Betaharon, Khodadad ; English, William J.
Author_Institution
INTELSAT, Washington, DC, USA
Volume
78
Issue
7
fYear
1990
fDate
7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1057
Lastpage
1074
Abstract
An overview of the INTELSAT VII spacecraft program is presented. The overview begins at the spacecraft definition stage with an outline of the key mission objectives. A description of the spacecraft, with particular emphasis on the payload equipment and capabilities, is provided. Key features of the competitive selection process are highlighted. Current and future innovations in the program and measures being adopted to ensure the reliability and usefulness of the spacecraft over orbital lifetimes of up to 15 years or more are discussed
Keywords
artificial satellites; satellite relay systems; INTELSAT VII spacecraft program; communications satellite; mission objectives; payload equipment; reliability; Aerospace industry; Aircraft manufacture; Current measurement; Extraterrestrial measurements; Oceans; Payloads; Satellites; Sea measurements; Space vehicles; Technological innovation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/5.56922
Filename
56922
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