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Bankir

In 1990 the Lavochkin NPO announced plans to create a LEO communications network of 4-8 satellites operating in the UHF band (400-480 MHz) by 1994 (Reference 283). However, in 1992 the Bankir project had evolved into a geosynchronous satellite system employing new Coupon satellites. This concept is described below with other future GEO systems.

REFERENCES

283. P. Langereux, "Project Bankir", Air & Cosmos, 6 October 1990, p. 33.

Sources and Resources

Adapted from: Europe and Asia in Space 1993-1994, Nicholas Johnson and David Rodvold [Kaman Sciences / Air Force Phillips Laboratory]

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