[AR] Re: cubesat data rates question

  • From: Aplin Alexander T <ATAPLIN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:25:06 +0000

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I wonder if a network of inter-linked cubsats providing a TDRS-like service to 
other cubesats is viable? The limited life in orbit of typical cubesats may be 
a problem, but continually refreshing the network with new satellites may be 
more cost effective than requiring higher orbits.



Alex Aplin

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