The Geostationary Applications Satellite

Preface List of acronyms 1. Launch vehicles 2. The transfer orbit 3. The geostationary orbit 4. The satellite environment 5. Structures 6. Mechanisms 7. Thermal control 8. Power supply and conditioning 9. Propulsion and orbit control 10. Attitude stabilization, measurement and control 11. Telemetry, tracking and command (TT 12. Communications payload 13. Meteorological payload 14. Product assurance 15. Spacecraft development and testing Index.