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Knowledge Base›System Layer

Where in the connectivity stack does this sit?

Ground Segment

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Sun-Synchronous Orbit A sun-synchronous orbit is a near-polar orbit that precesses at a rate that keeps local solar time approximately constant for each pass. Concept/Framework Telemetry Tracking And Command Telemetry Tracking And Command is the set of space operations functions used to monitor spacecraft status, determine position, and send control commands. It is a core mission operations function that… Operations Teleport Teleport is a ground facility that houses satellite antennas, communications equipment, and support systems for uplink and downlink operations. Hardware Teleport Infrastructure Teleport Infrastructure is the combined facilities, antennas, ground systems, and support equipment used to operate satellite teleports and gateway services. Hardware Tracking Antenna Tracking Antenna is an antenna system that continuously or periodically adjusts its pointing to follow a moving target such as a satellite or aircraft, maintaining alignment with the target as… Hardware Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier is a high-power RF amplifier that uses a traveling wave tube to amplify microwave signals, delivering strong microwave output across wideband frequencies. Hardware

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