DocumentCode
3005095
Title
Commercial communications satellites: history and highlights
Author
O´Neal, D.M.
Author_Institution
Hughes Space & Commun. Co., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Volume
4
fYear
1999
fDate
13-19 June 1999
Firstpage
1919
Abstract
From Sputnik to DBS, the history of communications satellites is filled with technological triumphs that have unleashed an extraordinary array of commercial applications. Today, communication satellites are the backbone of the global information infrastructure, providing individuals and businesses complete access to the global marketplace of ideas and commerce. Developed and emerging nations alike can offer their citizens basic tools for the 21st century.
Keywords
history; satellite communication; commercial applications; communications satellites; global information infrastructure; history; Artificial satellites; Business; Cable TV; Costs; History; Military aircraft; Military satellites; Satellite broadcasting; Space technology; Telephony;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1999 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5135-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MWSYM.1999.780349
Filename
780349
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