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To: James Fink who wrote (1366)	3/1/1998 5:52:00 PM
From: Bernard Levy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2063

Hi James: The complexities of deploying a constellation of 288 satellites which will be communicating with one another are phenomenal. Also, upgrades or faulty satellites will require new launches. By opposition, the Skybridge system deployed by Loral, Alcatel and their partners is a ''bent-pipe'' system which requires only 64 satellites, and where all switching will take place in earth-based gateways. Upgrades will therefore be much easier. The system is also much cheaper to deploy. Please go to the Loral/Globalstar/Iridium threads for more information (the technical information on the Loral and Globalstar threads is outstanding). Best regards, Bernard Levy