The field of satellite communications represents the world's largest
space industry. Those who are interested in space need to understand the
fundamentals of satellite communications, its technology, operation,
business, economic, and regulatory aspects. This book explains all this
along with key insights into the field's future growth trends and
current strategic challenges. Fundamentals of Satellite Communications
is a concise book that gives all of the key facts and figures as well as
a strategic view of where this dynamic industry is going. Author Joseph
N. Pelton, PhD, former Dean of the International Space University and
former Director of Strategic Policy at Intelstat, presents a readable
book about the entire essence of the satellite communication field.