Abstract
The recent evolution of the space activities is dominated by:
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firstly, the apparition of constellations, borne from the miniaturization of components and sub-systems
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secondly, the explosion of commercial telecommunication systems, and the proposals for wide band systems.
We observe now attempts to transfer space imaging into the commercial area; already two constellations providing aid to navigation and localization are operational. These activities (imaging, navigation) grow independently from any other and, specially, from telecommunication systems.
It is legitimate to ask the question: is this independance to stay, or can we work towards a more rational, less costly, more integrated use of the space resources available on a world basis?
In this presentation, I will only discuss the relation between Earth observation programs (military or civilian) and telecommunication satellites.
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Blamont, J. (1998). Towards an Integrated Space System. In: van der Ha, J.C. (eds) Mission Design & Implementation of Satellite Constellations. Space Technology Proceedings, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5088-0_1
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