Many risks as a result of accidents, catastrophes and natural disasters can contribute to crisis situation, which according to the definition means a set of circumstances, both external and internal, that affect a given system through changes. Crisis situations are usually the result of natural disasters. Where such phenomena occur, it is important to ensure communication both at regional and national level. This is particularly important in areas affected by disasters caused by force majeure,

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... uch as earthquakes. The main aim of the article is to provide an overview of the architecture of contemporary information systems including satellite links, in order to present information on the potential possibilities of their use in the case of crisis situations.