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
fDate :
7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
