1. Considered system

1.1 System overview

Typical telecommunications constellation programs deliver global connectivity through a network of interconnected, internally redundant satellites supported by a comprehensive ground segment. This ground segment comprises all necessary infrastructure to control the satellite fleet and interface end users with external communication networks, such as the Internet.

A constellation generally of a defined number of satellites deployed at a specific altitude, arranged in multiple orbital planes. Each plane hosts a set of operational (nominal) satellites. Spare units may be positioned...