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Alphasat's TDP 5 measures the impact of cloud coverage on its signal
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Alphasat's TDP 5 measures cloud coverage

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Alphasat's Aldo Paraboni (TDP 5) measures the impact of cloud coverage on its signal.

The Aldo Paraboni Q/V Communications and Propagation experiment is one of four Technology Demonstration Payloads carried by Alphasat. It explores new frequencies for future telecom applications. 

Aldo Paraboni (TDP 5) Payload Q-band and Ka-band horns
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Aldo Paraboni (TDP 5) Payload Q-band and Ka-band horns

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TDP 5: Q/V Band Payload

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Alphasat is prepared for the thermal–vacuum chamber
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In preparation

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Alphasat, bigger and better

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Alphasat's fit with its launcher is checked with an Arianespace flight adaptor
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Alphasat on flight adaptor

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