Skynet
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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description
Operated by the U.K., the Skynet satellite communications network provides super-high-frequency (SHF) and ultra-high-frequency (UHF) links for defense forces. Spanning generations from Skynet 1 through Skynet 6, each satellite features a four-channel SHF transponder paired with dynamic antenna coverage patterns, delivering everything from European spot and narrow beams to full hemispheric and global coverage.
status
In service.
Skynet 1 was launched in 1969, remaining operational until...
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