1. Because they are closer, LEO satellites need a smaller antenna, roughly the size of a ballpoint pen. 2. A smaller antenna is handling the data transmissions, though at a much slower rate. 3. But data compressed and saved on the recorder could be played back later for slower transmissions through a smaller antenna. 4. So communication with Galileo is through a smaller antenna at a much slower rate. 5. Smaller antenna can be and have been mounted on smaller vehicles. 6. The eight smaller antennas stand out like communion wafers. |