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A Relay Satellite is a [[Probe]] orbiting a [[CelestialBody|Celestial Body]] that serves the function of creating a [[Relay Network]].
 
A Relay Satellite is a [[Probe]] orbiting a [[CelestialBody|Celestial Body]] that serves the function of creating a [[Relay Network]].
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== Use ==
 
== Use ==
 
Relay Satellites are used to communicate with the [[KSC|Kerbal Space Center]] without the need of direct connection to it. This makes relay satellites a must for every interplanetary mission{{citation needed}}. Relay Satellites give the function for other [[Probe|Probes]] to stay connected to the [[KSC|Kerbal Space Center]] without having the requirement to be in line of [[Kerbin]].
 
Relay Satellites are used to communicate with the [[KSC|Kerbal Space Center]] without the need of direct connection to it. This makes relay satellites a must for every interplanetary mission{{citation needed}}. Relay Satellites give the function for other [[Probe|Probes]] to stay connected to the [[KSC|Kerbal Space Center]] without having the requirement to be in line of [[Kerbin]].
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== Design==
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A relay satellite must have at least one relay-capable [[antenna]] and sufficient [[electricity]] to operate it. It must be placed where it has a connection to the rest of [[CommNet]].
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
{{gif image|Massive Relay Network.gif|thumb|A massive relay network covering Kerbin, all working together.|float=left}}
 
{{gif image|Massive Relay Network.gif|thumb|A massive relay network covering Kerbin, all working together.|float=left}}

Revision as of 18:42, 15 November 2016

A Relay Satellite is a Probe orbiting a Celestial Body that serves the function of creating a Relay Network.

Use

Relay Satellites are used to communicate with the Kerbal Space Center without the need of direct connection to it. This makes relay satellites a must for every interplanetary mission[citation needed]. Relay Satellites give the function for other Probes to stay connected to the Kerbal Space Center without having the requirement to be in line of Kerbin.

Design

A relay satellite must have at least one relay-capable antenna and sufficient electricity to operate it. It must be placed where it has a connection to the rest of CommNet.

Gallery

Massive Relay Network.gif
A massive relay network covering Kerbin, all working together.