Satellite Control Room

Communications satellite operations are monitored from control rooms such as this one, where minor orbit adjustments can be made and communications functions can be regularly checked. If problems occur, technicians can attempt repairs or transfer communications to a different satellite.

H.R. Bramaz/Peter Arnold, Inc.

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Communication; Satellite, Artificial; Communications Satellite

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