The field of satellite communications represents the world's largest space industry. Those who
are interested in space need to understand the fundamentals of satellite communications its
technology operation business economic and regulatory aspects. This book explains all this
along with key insights into the field's future growth trends and current strategic challenges.
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications is a concise book that gives all of the key facts and
figures as well as a strategic view of where this dynamic industry is going. Author Joseph N.
Pelton PhD former Dean of the International Space University and former Director of Strategic
Policy at Intelstat presents a readable book about the entire essence of the satellite
communication field.