This book through its thirty one chapters deals with the requisite communication technologies such as those of analog and digital satellite communication, multiple access technique, demand assignment, spread spectrum, random access techniques etc.; earth station technology and laser satellite communication. Discussions about satellite orbits and inclination, important subsystems of the communication satellites and various international as well as national satellites have been extensively made. A separate chapter is given for Indian activities in satellite communication providing the latest information till date. <br /><br />