Satellite Systems and Applications
A community for the growth and exchange of knowledge in engineering and technology
CelesTrak
Provides an up to date source of NORAD Two-Line Element data sets, including weather, communications and navigation satellite data
Tracking Programs and TLE Resources
Provides access to satellite tracking software and Two-Line Element data sets
The Satellite Encyclopedia
Provides information on over 2500 satellites. EIRP and G/T maps are available for some satellites
Satellite link budget calculator
Access to a link budget calculator with a useful tutorial guide
Satscape
Satscape is a Freeware Program for the PC. It produces real-time displays of where any Satellite is, and predicts passes for your locality
Satcom Resources VSAT Satellite Communications Equipment Products
Has an extensive array of satellite communication equipment and satellite based networking solutions
The Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council
APSCC is a non-profit international regional organisation which aims to promote satellite communications and broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific region through regional cooperation among members of APSCC for the social, cultural and economic prosperity of the region.
European Space Agency
The European Space Agency is Europe?s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe?s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe.
Further ESA links:
Web Based Training: Satellite Technology and ESA Telecom
The User Support Office (USO) of ESA Telecom has introduced a Web Based Training System (WBTS) designed to inform you on both satellite technology and working with ESA Telecom.
LyngSat network
LyngSat presents daily updated satellite charts, with actual transponder and channel data. You get access to packages, footprints, launches, free radio & TV links and a satellite tracker.
Satellite Industry Links
Microcom Systems
Providing Services To The Space Industry
NASA
An opportunity to learn more about NASA as an agency. Explore the many facets of NASA from administration to leadership, to their mission and vision for the future to business, research and career opportunities.
Online Satellite Calculations
Contains useful satellite information with a link to a budget calculator and azimuth/elevation angle calculator.
Satcoms.org.uk
A comprehensive website with many brief tutorials on satellite hardware and fundamentals, including a link to a budget calculator
Further Satcoms.org links:
Introduction to The dB
Introduction to Link Budgets
SatNewsOnline
For news and features on satellite subjects.
SatNEx (Satellite Communications Network of Excellence)
The primary goal of SatNEx, is to achieve long-lasting integration of the European research in satellite communications and to develop a common base of knowledge.
Satsig.net
Has several calculators for working out: azimuth and elevation angles; system noise temperature and G/T; antenna diameter, efficiency and gain; unit conversion. Also includes links to satellite software tools.
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