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Artist concept of first TDRS satellite

Artist concept of first TDRS satellite
Artist concept of first TDRS satellite The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation consists of a number of geosynchronous (satellites (first generation, second generation and third generation satellites) distributed over the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. They provide near continuous bent pipe information relay services to many missions. NASA