This paper introduces a novel concept of distributed up-link for digit
al television via satellite. A number of broadcasters situated in diff
erent geographical locations can independently have direct access to t
he satellite for multiplexing and direct-to-home transmission. The sys
tem utilises advanced on-board processing techniques for the multiplex
ing of signals into a single multiprogramme transport stream. The down
-link transmission is in accordance with the European standard for dig
ital video broadcasting.