1. Introduction and considerations for the link 1. General Considerations for a Deep Space Mission 2. HG Link 3. MG Link 4. LG Link 5. Telemetry Uplink/Downlink 6. Data Downlink 7. Safe Mode 1. Link Drivers 1. Dataload 2. Spacecraft Attitude 1. Link Budget 2. Solution Proposal 3. Drivers to other systems