A constellation of satellites includes a first plurality of satellites orbiting at a first inclination, wherein the first plurality of satellites are each in a discrete planar orbit to form a first snake of satellites, the first snake of satellites including adjacent satellites in adjacent orbits having adjacent RAAN (Right Ascension of the Ascending Node).


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    Title :

    Satellite constellations


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-11-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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