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The IDCSP/A satellites are communication satellites built by Philco-Ford Corporation under contract to the United States Air Force for United Kingdom applications, tailored for compatibility with the near synchronous IDCSP communication satellite network. These satellites utilize a mechanically despun antenna system and a hydrazine reaction control system for attitude control and station keeping....
Satellite power system designers have known for several years that charging methods need to be improved to increase life and reduce weight of nickel-cadmium batteries. Although considerable work has been done on battery designs and charging methods to improve performance, in present long-life systems only about 25-percent of the battery energy can be used during a satellite orbit. The Chrysler Corporation...
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