Space research service



Space research service (short: SRS &#124; also: space research radiocommunication service) is – according to Article 1.55 of the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Radio Regulations (RR) – defined as «A radiocommunication service in which spacecraft or other objects in space are used for scientific or technological research purposes.»


 * See also:

Frequency allocation
The allocation of radio frequencies is provided according to Article 5 of the ITU Radio Regulations (edition 2012).

In order to improve harmonisation in spectrum utilisation, the majority of service-allocations stipulated in this document were incorporated in national Tables of Frequency Allocations and Utilisations which is with-in the responsibility of the appropriate national administration. The allocation might be primary, secondary, exclusive, and shared.
 * primary allocation: is indicated by writing in capital letters (see example below)
 * secondary allocation: is indicated by small letters (see example below)
 * exclusive or shared utilization: is within the responsibility of administrations


 * Example of frequency allocation:

References / sources

 * International Telecommunication Union (ITU)