Title :
Perspective: European satellites to `fly¿: Finally out of the research stage, the European space program will aim at telephone, data, and TV traffic
Abstract :
Discusses the European space program for a communication satellite system for telephone, data, and TV traffic. Cost conscious beams, polarisation techniques, launching and long-life circuits are described.
Keywords :
artificial satellites; satellite links; European space programme; communications satellites; economical beams; launching; long life circuits; polarisation techniques; Consumer electronics; Europe; Microwave filters; Payloads; Satellite broadcasting; Satellites; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1974.6366622
