C.1. Introduction p.21-- C.2. Orbits and related issues p.112-- C.3. Baseband signals and quality of servicie p.189-- C.4. Communications techniques p.189-- C.5. UP/ down link, intersatellite link and overall link performace p.272-- C.6. Multiple access p.328-- C.7. Satellite networking p.360-- C.8. Earth stations p. 439-- C.9. The communication payload p.546-- C.10. The platform p. 642-- C.11. Satellite installation and launch vehicles p.704-- C.12. The space environment p.724-- C.13. Reliability of satellite communications syst 741--
