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Post by glactus on May 12, 2011 11:49:23 GMT
 Satellite space art Today there are thousands of satellites in orbit around the Earth. Environmental, communication, broadband and Military satellites abound in low Earth orbit. So many in fact that there are concerns pertaining to space junk interfering with the performance of these expensive space craft. Some are of advanced designs, and three displaying beautiful solar panels are shown below.  Vinasat - 2 Lockheed Martin build the VINASAT-2 satellite for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group after receiving a contract in 2008. The spacecraft will be launched in 2012 and located at 131.8 degrees east longitude providing a minimum service life of 15 years  Coms satellite The highly advanced COMS satellite has three payloads; one for meteorology, one for ocean observation and one for communications. COMS will provide meteorology data to end-users around the globe, oceanography data for the Korean peninsula and experimental communications services in Ka-band, all from its orbital locations 116º and 138° East.  BSAT 3a In 2005 Lockheed Martin was selected to build the third generation of Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation's satellites. BSAT-3a, is a 1.8-kW satellite providing direct broadcast services throughout Japan following its scheduled launch in 2007. BSAT-3a comprises of 12 - 130 W Ku-band channels (8 operating at one time) and is located at 110 degrees East longitude. Design life is over 13 years,.  Spysat Credits: These are non copywrite inages. Artwork by Glactus |
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Post by starrdawg on May 14, 2011 17:10:16 GMT
But your also forgetting the AMSAT satellites used as orbiting repeaters for the Amateur Radio population worldwide. These are typically a "piggy back" package with other major satellite launches from both NASA and ESA. 43 of them up there right now, and 3 more due in Summer of 2011.
These little gems allow a "ham" with a small handheld VHF/UHF radio to communicate with others worldwide who have similar radios.
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Post by glactus on May 14, 2011 19:41:40 GMT
Yes I know about them R.J. Because I only insert three images for each post I left them out, but I will do you something nice when I come back from coffee and re-post.  Amsat P2D |
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Post by glactus on May 15, 2011 4:58:33 GMT
Ok, I am back from coffee and have finished the article which incorporated space art as well as text. I have used some text belonging to Amsat which is copywrite and have contacted them seeking permission to insert the article into the Space Talk forum. I expect a reply within 24 hours.  Black eye galaxy |
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Post by starrdawg on May 15, 2011 10:26:23 GMT
You might also want to include a pix of the ISS, as it also has a "ham radio" station on board which is used during "downtimes" to chat with other hams worldwide. The uplink (ground to ISS) frequencies are: 144.4900, an 145.200 Mhz (2 Meters), and downlink is: 145.800 Mhz. Simply call: "CQ ARISS" and they will respond if the station is manned. A 5 watt handheld, and a $60.00 directional antenna is all you need.  Thats what I use while sitting outside on my patio.  |
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Post by glactus on May 15, 2011 16:41:06 GMT
Amsat has replied and have asked me to submit the article to them for clearance, which I have already done. I could have inserted the ISS as you say but was not aware of the information you have just given me, which is interesting, and now in the foruum for all yo see anyhow.
The article is basically all about AMSAT with 2 space art images and one of a satellite. It also has credits with a web link back to AMSAT
Glactus
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Post by glactus on May 15, 2011 18:59:09 GMT
AMSAT has cleared the article, the AMSAT satellires, for inclusion into space Talk.
Gactus
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