Subtypes of Satellite

PHYSICAL STRUCTURE
 The basic shape of the structure depends of the method of stabilization
employed to keep the satellite stable and pointing in the desired direction,
usually to keep the antennas properly oriented toward earth.
 Two methods are commonly employed:
1:Spin stabilization
2:Three-axis or body stabilization.

Transponder
 The subsystem, which provides the
connecting link between transmitting
and receiving antennas of a satellite is
known as Transponder. It is one of the
most important subsystem of space segment
subsystems