Space Japan Review 4-5

No.16 April/May. 2001


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The Cite de l'espace was created in June 1997 in Toulouse,
France, as a scientific, lively, and educational park to present
a better understanding of one of the greatest human adventure
in our time-space. With over 170 interactive exhibited elements,
you will travel through the solar system and among the stars; you
will send your own satellite by Arian 5 (shown in Photo)c
URL http://www.cite-espace.com/

Contents

Executive Comment
Evolving Communications Satellites Services
---What Comes Next?
Edward (ED) W. Ashford

Space Japan Club
Michael Wagg
Cable & Wireless Optus Ltd.

Series Satellite Commentary (10)

SELECTED PAPER 16
An Analysis of Optical Propagation Data

Satellite Communications and I
Rieko Hayakawa
Sasagawa Pacific Island Nations Fund

Conference Report
Satellite2001



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