Memo 104 The Square Kilometre Array as a "Direct-to-Earth" Facility for Deep Space Communications
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The extremely high sensitivity of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will make possible Direct-to-Earth (DtE) communications from distant spacecraft within the range of the Solar System. DtE could become a valuable addition to standard communication schemes supporting special science tasks or mission-critical operations. It could also serve as an important back-up option for the “traditional” configurations based on dedicated deep space communication facilities. Several estimates for different missions, transmitter power and modulation schemes are presented.
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The Square Kilometre Array as a ”Direct-to-Earth” facility for deep space communications
The extremely high sensitivity of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will make possible Direct-to-Earth (DtE) communications from distant spacecraft within the range of the Solar System. DtE could become a valuable addition to standard communication schemes supporting special science tasks or mission-critical operations. It could also serve as an important back-up option for the “traditional” con...
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