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ELEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

The two satellites of the Hisdesat
system, Spainsat and Xtar-Eur, are
based on the Space Systems/Loral’s Each satellite is capable of providing with small terminals such as Comms
LS-1300 platform with 3-axis stabili-
1,000 MHz of bandwidth in dual polari- on the Move, “Manpack”, small boats,
sation, whose efficiency and reliability sation, both right and left, thus optimi- aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles
has been demonstrated in numerous sing the use of the available spectrum. (UAVs), submarines, etc.
missions. Together, satellites built by
SS/L have accumulated more than The system’s satellites communicate It also permits the use of network-cen-
1,100 years of service. on X-Band, available only for govern- tric applications, as well as radio trans-
mental applications, which prevents mission on the DVB-RCS2 standard,
Both satellites have on-board anten- interception or interference by third communications for IP networks
nas configured to provide a combi-
parties. Management and control of (EOIP), high quality video conferen-
nation of both fixed and directional the satellites is via an encrypted sys- cing, broadband internet access, etc.
beams to maximise system flexibility. tem with a high level of protection. In
The directional beam pointers are addition, the reliability of the system is In short, the system is highly flexible
completely unrestricted within their enhanced by using redundant control and can be adapted rapidly to the
coverage area, and can be directed to stations with minimal vulnerability. changing needs of governmental
a particular area at any time. Several communications, thanks to the incor-
transponders can also be used on the All of Hisdesat’s transponders are poration of important technological
same beam. also fully compatible and interope- advances like a large number of mo-
rable with the existing infrastructure bile beams and the facility for inter-
for terrestrial X-band terminals in the connection. It is compatible with all
USA, Europe, and at NATO. The sys- existing terrestrial X-Band terminals
tem carries fixed and mobile commu- and therefore also with the systems
nications for voice, data and video. It of allied countries - a factor of great
is capable of operating on broadband strategic value.

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