8
Fitting the pieces together: satellites, systems and operations
8.1 Introduction
Having looked at the regulatory and administrative environment in which satellite newsgathering exists, we can now move on to examine some of the principal global and regional satellite systems, focusing on those that allow access for SNG, and how these can be accessed by SNG uplinks. It is not intended to detail every satellite that is in orbit, for that information changes quite often, preferring to describe what is in orbit at time of writing. It is best to consult the satellite operators directly, all of whom publish details of their current fleets on their websites (see Appendix J). It is also important to note that information given here for any satellite ...
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