SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY
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Satellite technology encompasses those technologies required to allow communications satellites to provide a communications transponder. In particular, the birth of the satellite industry had to be preceded by the development of four key technologies. The development of rocket technologies provided the means to launch satellites into space. The invention of the transistor enabled the logic, switching and amplification circuits necessary for both satellites and ground stations. The introduction of computers allowed the calculations required for satellite engineering as well as for telemetry and command and control. The development of solar cells was crucial to provide satellites with an energy source while in orbit.
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