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Civilian Application Satellites
Explore satellites used for communications, monitoring the weather, and exploring the Earth.
Your search found 37 result(s).
Satellite, Biosatellite 2
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Sensor, Vidicon Tube, Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS)
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Sensor, Multispectral Scanner, Skylab
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Sensor, Return Beam Vidicon (RBV), Landsat 3
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Sensor, Multi Spectral Scanner, Landsat 4
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Sensor, Prototype, SIRS A Sounder, Nimbus
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Sensor, Prototype, SIRS B Sounder, Nimbus
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Sensor, SIRS B Sounder, Nimbus
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Data Recorder, Magnetic Tape, Meteorological Satellite, Tiros
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Travelling Wave Tube Assembly, Communications Satellite
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Telemetry Module, Communications Satellite, Satcom 1
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Command Logic Demodulator, Communications Satellite
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C-Band Channel Amplifier, Communications Satellite, Satcom 1
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FETA Amplifier Assembly, Communications Satellite, Satcom 1
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Power Converter, Communications Satellite, Satcom 1
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Microelectronic Hybrid, Mark I2A Reentry Vehicle
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Microelectronic Hybrid, Discrete Command, EOS AM-1
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Microelectronic Hybrid, Discrete Command, EOS AM-1
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Microelectronic Hybrid, Discrete Command, EOS AM-1
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Microelectronic Hybrid, Discrete Command, EOS
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Microelectronic Hybrid, Mark I2A Reentry Vehicle
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Microelectronics Hybrid, Mark I2A Reentry Vehicle
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Microelectronic Hybrid, Cross Strap, GPS
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BFN VPD Phase Shifter, Microelectronics Hybrid, DSCS
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