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Vacuum electronics and related technologies on-board present and future ESA missions

This paper reviews the use and main characteristics of microwave vacuum tubes and related technologies on-board current ESA missions. Major mission and system requirements are presented, as well as key technical and technological achievements are also presented. Finally, an overview of possible future directions for vacuum electronics in space are discussed.