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Record 1 2002-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Remote Sensing
CONT

The Satellite Data System (SDS) satellites are highly elliptical orbiting relays. They are used for real-time data relay from reconnaissance gathering satellites which are out of range from US tracking stations.

Key term(s)
  • SDS class satellite
  • satellite data system-class satellite
  • satellite data system class satellite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Télédétection

Spanish

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