A communication satellite cellular coverage pointing correction using
uplink beacon signal is provided. A ground-based beacon transmits a
monopulse tracking signal or a Traveling Wave Coupler (TWC) tracking
signal to a specialized tracking feed section located within each uplink
and downlink antennae of a satellite. From the monopulse or TWC tracking
signal, a pointing correction is determined for each reflector, for
example, the angle off boresight and the angle between the present beam
direction and the target direction. Each reflector is then gimbaled to
re-point the reflector to the target area. In this way, both uplink and
downlink antennae are provided with closed-loop control over antenna
pointing.