works. This book also provides a historical background of the industry, its current status, market prospects, trends and the future of satellite communications. Fully illustrated with graphs and tables, the book contains appendices including a glossary of terms and a list of industry resources. Chapters Include: -A Brief History of the Satellite Communications Industry;-Overview of the Satellite Communications Industry;-The Basics of Satellite Communications;-The Space Segment;-The Ground Segment; -Satellite Services; -VSATs;-Satellites and the Internet;-The Future of Satellite Communications. An indispensable guide to the basics of satellite technology and the global industry. No other book in the market today provides a more comprehensive view of satellite technology and the industry in one easy-to-read volume at a very low price of only $20.00.

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