17th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference and Exhibit 1998
DOI: 10.2514/6.1998-1372
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The GE-1/2/3 satellite system and the impact of A2100 technology on Geocomsat manufacture, operations and performance

Abstract: The GE-1/2/3 satellites are the first satellites based on Lockheed Martin's A2100™ bus to obtain operational status. They are geosynchronous communications satellites which provide fixed and broadcast services in both C-and Ku-band to the continental United States as well as several surrounding land masses. Data from the GE-1/2/3 satellite series shows that the use of A2100 technology has significantly improved satellite manufacturability, testability, operability and performance relative to previous Lockheed … Show more

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