Telecommand can further be divided into two types:
# '''Direct commands for reconfiguration of spacecraft:''' These are commands that state the satellite to operate some pre-coded commands. A few of such commands are:
::#* Kill command used to shutdown all systems permanently, done in case of the satellite transmitting out of frequency band::#* Reset command used to reset a particular subsystem or all subsystems back to initial state::#* Sleep command used to temporarily shutdown all electronics on the device, typically done in a few belts in orbit where radiation or other factors could harm satellite functioning
# '''Application specific commands:''' It involves commanding the satellite to start, end or enhance a particular functionality. Also these commands come with some data that can be input to the satellite to enhance a functionality. A few examples:
::#* Control data can be uploaded to satellite to improve the stability of the satellite and make the control law of the satellite more effective::#* If high accuracy in time is required, even time is uploaded, since in space, clocks may behave differently::#* Imaging satellites may use tele commands to focus on imaging particular areas or change resolution of imaging ::#* Commands to activate or deactivate a particular device ::#* Command to change the polarity of the magnetorquers
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