This chapter takes a close look at what a typical satellite comprises, irrespective of its intended application, and discusses the different subsystems making up a typical satellite. It addresses issues like the major function performed by each one of these subsystems along with a brief consideration of their operational aspects. The satellite subsystems discussed are: mechanical structure, propulsion subsystem, thermal control subsystem, power supply subsystem, telemetry, tracking and command (TTC) subsystem, attitude and orbit control subsystem, payload subsystem, and antenna subsystem. Satellites operate in harsh environments and it is necessary that the onboard components are space qualified so that they perform their intended function with high reliability. The chapter also discusses the aspects of space qualification, and system reliability and redundancy designed to provide continued satellite operation.


    Access

    Check access

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Satellite Hardware


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2014-05-16


    Size :

    55 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




    Elastic universal intelligent satellite hardware architecture

    YANG JUN / GUO XIYE / MENG ZHIJUN et al. | European Patent Office | 2020

    Free access

    HARDWARE-SOFTWARE COMPLEX FOR NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS AVAILABILITY PREDICTION

    Oleksii Sushych / Iryna Prykhodko | DOAJ | 2014

    Free access

    LES MUREAUX: Satellite hardware in addition to the Ariane

    Ferrard, Stéphane | Online Contents | 2000