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The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) project is building the follow-on and replacement spacecraft necessary to maintain and expand NASA’s Space Network. The third satellite of the third generation, TDRS-M, is set to launch in August 2017. TDRS-M will launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida aboard an Atlas V rocket. This satellite will join a constellation of space-based communications satellites providing tracking, telemetry, command and high-bandwidth data return services.
TDRS Communication Fleet in 360 Degrees
TDRS Communication Fleet in VR 360 Degrees
TDRS-M: Continuing the Critical Lifeline
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NASA's continuing this legacy by launching the next generation of satellites. With the addition of TDRS-M NASA is assuring the future of continuous space to ground communication.
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NASA is preparing to launch the next Tracking and Data Relay Satellite TDRS-M.
TDRS Communication Fleet in 360 Degrees
TDRS Communication Fleet in VR 360 Degrees
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David Littmann, TDRS Project Manager
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Badri Younes, Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communication Navigation, (SCaN)
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Jeff Gramling, Former TDRS Project Manager
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Bruce LeRoy, TDRS Telecommunication Systems Engineer
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Robert Buchanan, TDRS Deputy Project Manager
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Thomas Williams, TDRS System Engineer
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Marlon Enciso, TDRS Spacecraft Integration and Test Manager
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TDRS-M B-Roll which consists of testing, shipping and rocket assembly. Along with animations showing launch and deployment of the TDRS satellite and the TDRS communications fleet.
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TDRS launch visualization.
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This visualization shows the TDRS spacecraft deployment.
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This visualization shows the TDRS Communication Fleet
hard at work relaying data from satellite to the ground.
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This visualization shows how data from satellites go
through the TDRS Communication Fleet to reach the ground.
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Stuart A. Snodgrass (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Lead Producer
Kel Elkins (USRA): Lead Animator
Chris Meaney (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Walt Feimer (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Heather LG Snodgrass: Narrator
Stuart A. Snodgrass (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Video Editor
Rob Andreoli (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Videographer
John Caldwell (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Videographer
Kel Elkins (USRA): Lead Animator
Chris Meaney (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Walt Feimer (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Heather LG Snodgrass: Narrator
Stuart A. Snodgrass (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Video Editor
Rob Andreoli (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Videographer
John Caldwell (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Videographer
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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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Keywords:
SVS >> HDTV
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SVS >> Launch
SVS >> TDRS
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NASA Science >> Earth
SVS >> Fleet
SVS >> TDRS-M
https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12201
Keywords:
SVS >> HDTV
DLESE >> Technology
SVS >> Launch
SVS >> TDRS
SVS >> Communications
NASA Science >> Earth
SVS >> Fleet
SVS >> TDRS-M
