Abbreviated as FSS, a fixed service satellite is a
type of satellite used for services
such as telephone calls, and television signals for broadcasting. Fixed service
satellite generally have a low power output and larger dish-style
antennas are required for reception. Fixed service
satellites have less power than
direct broadcasting satellites (DBS).
Satellite School / Satellite Orbits There is only one main force acting on a satellite when it is in orbit, and that is the gravitational force exerted on the satellite by the Earth. This force is constantly pulling the satellite towards the centre of the Earth.
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