Ground stations provide radio between the space and ground segments for telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), as well as payload data transmission and reception. Tracking networks, such as 's and, handle communications with multiple spacecraft through .
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Energy storage is the capture of produced at one time for use at a later time to reduce imbalances between energy demand and energy production. A device that stores energy is generally called an or . Energy comes in multiple forms including radiation,,,, electricity, elevated temperature, and .
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