Milstar satellite system

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:architecture distributed architecture
gptkbp:availability built-in redundancy features
gptkbp:communication broadband
gptkbp:coverage yes
gptkbp:data_link_layer TDMA
gptkbp:data_transmission secure and jam-resistant
gptkbp:data_usage up to 1.5 Mbps
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1994
gptkb:2003
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:education provided to military personnel
gptkbp:emergency_communications capable
gptkbp:first_generation gptkb:Milstar_I
gptkb:Milstar_II
gptkbp:frequency high
global
UHF
gptkbp:frequency_hopping yes
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades and enhancements planned
gptkbp:home_ground U. S. military ground stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Milstar satellite system
gptkbp:is_integrated_with with allied forces
with other military systems
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive testing before deployment
gptkbp:launch_price hundreds of millions USD
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_II
gptkbp:maintenance performed by U. S. Air Force
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:military_technology yes
gptkbp:mission_type strategic and tactical communications
gptkbp:modulation QPSK
gptkbp:network gptkb:constellation
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:1994
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:geostationary_orbit
gptkb:5
15 years
digital
approximately 5,000 kg
remote control from ground stations
phased array antenna
highly resilient
gptkbp:performance low
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:purpose secure military communications
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:security yes
military-grade encryption
gptkbp:services_provided gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wideband_Global_SATCOM
gptkbp:track real-time tracking available
gptkbp:upgrades ongoing
gptkbp:user restricted to military personnel
gptkbp:user_base gptkb:U._S._military
gptkbp:user_countries limited
gptkbp:video_output used for efficiency
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hughes_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5