Skynet satellites

GPTKB entity

Statements (74)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:advances gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkbp:application efficient data management
gptkbp:architecture robust architecture
gptkbp:associated_with defense technology
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:NATO
collaborative systems
gptkbp:communication_capability high capacity communications
gptkbp:communication_mode two-way communication
gptkbp:control_system automated ground control
gptkbp:coverage UK and allied forces
gptkbp:data_link_security high security measures
gptkbp:data_transmission encrypted
gptkbp:data_usage up to 1.5 Gbps
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1969
gptkb:2020
gptkbp:decommissioned various dates
gptkbp:deployment deployed in various locations
gptkbp:design 10 years
gptkbp:development 1960s
gptkbp:education training for military personnel
gptkbp:frequency C band
UHF and SHF
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:Skynet_Ground_Control_System
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Skynet satellites
gptkbp:image_processing real-time data processing
gptkbp:innovation continuous innovation
gptkbp:is_integrated_with integrated with other systems
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive testing
gptkbp:launch_date various years
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:Arianespace
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Ariane_4
gptkbp:launched over 10
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:British_Aerospace
gptkbp:mission strategic mission planning
support military missions
gptkbp:mission_duration long-term missions
gptkbp:mission_type strategic communications
gptkbp:network gptkb:communication_systems
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:United_Kingdom_Ministry_of_Defence
gptkbp:operational_frequency various frequencies
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use military control
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:geostationary_orbit
gptkb:Boeing_601
gptkb:satellite
digital
multiple
modular
global network
third generation
scheduled launches
gptkbp:orbital_altitude approximately 36,000 km
gptkbp:payload_capacity communication equipment
gptkbp:performance high performance
gptkbp:provides_information_on secure data link
gptkbp:provides_support_for military users
gptkbp:purpose military communications
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Skynet_6
gptkbp:security high security standards
gptkbp:service 15 years
gptkbp:storage redundant satellites
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Skynet_5
gptkbp:supporting_system ground control stations
gptkbp:technology secure communications
gptkbp:type geostationary satellite
gptkbp:upgrades periodic upgrades
gptkbp:user_base gptkb:UK_armed_forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Airbus_Defence_and_Space
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5