Tag: Communication Systems
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Eutelsat and ATSS Extends Satellite Capacity Agreement for MENA Broadcast Services
Eutelsat Group and Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Telecommunications Solutions and Services (ATSS) have renewed their satellite capacity agreement on the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite reinforcing the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. The contract signing took place during the LEAP event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ATSS is a leader in satellite communications in the MENA…
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What are Space Reflectors?
Space reflectors also known as space mirrors, a form of solar radiation management [SRM], are sun shields positioned in space to reduce the amount of solar energy reaching the earth. Space reflector is an idea that has been in constant development. The earth absorbs up to 70% of the solar rays that are emitted from…
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What are Satellite Transponders?
Satellite transponder provides a communication channel between the transmitting & the receiving antenna on the satellite with the base station on the ground. A transponder performs the function of both the transmitter and the receiver in a satellite. Transponders mainly perform the function of receiving a given signal and then processing, amplifying, and retransmitting the…
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What are Satellite Antennas?
Satellite antennas are used to concentrate the satellite’s transmitting power towards a designated geographical region on earth and avoid interference from undesired signals that will deteriorate the overall quality of the signal. Antennas that are used onboard satellites are selected based on the requirements of their physical configurations, expected to have low volume, low cost,…
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What is Symbol Rate Uplink of a Satellite Bus?
The symbol rate uplink of a satellite bus is a critical parameter in satellite communications, referring to the rate at which symbols are transmitted from the ground station to the satellite. It is a measure of how quickly data is sent from the Earth to the satellite and is a key factor in determining the…
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What is Symbol Rate Downlink of a Satellite Bus?
The symbol rate downlink of a satellite bus is a critical parameter in satellite communications that refers to the rate at which symbols are transmitted from the satellite to the ground station. It is a measure of how quickly data is sent from the satellite back to Earth and is a key factor in determining…
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What is a Satellite Uplink?
In satellite telecommunications, the term “uplink” refers to the process of sending signals from a ground station to a satellite. This is a crucial part of satellite communication, enabling the transmission of data for various services, such as TV broadcasts and internet connectivity. Any signal sent from Earth to a satellite is categorized as an…
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GomSpace Receives 9MSEK Product Order for Advanced Software-Defined Radios
GomSpace announces the sale of the advanced software-defined radios (SDR’s) to a European customer specializing in Signal Intelligence. The deal valued at 9MSEK, marks another significant milestone in the company’s commitment to enabling groundbreaking advancements in space missions. Software-defined radios represent a transformative leap in space communication technology. Unlike traditional radios, which rely on fixed…
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Spectrum Challenges for Emerging Direct-to-Device Satellite Services
Summit Ridge Group, LLC and TMF Associates, leading financial and industry consulting boutiques focused on the telecom, media, and satellite industries, are pleased to announce the release of their joint white paper, “Spectrum for Emerging Direct-to-Device Satellite Operators”. This detailed analysis examines the technological, regulatory, and economic challenges to finding appropriate spectrum for direct-to-device services.…
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L3Harris Secures $300M US Army Contract for Advanced Tactical Radios
The U.S. Army has awarded L3Harris Technologies full-rate Manpack and Leader radio production orders totaling nearly $300 million under the Handheld, Manpack & Small Form Fit (HMS) program. These orders continue the proliferation of critical resilient communication solutions for U.S. soldiers and provide seamless interoperability from the tactical edge to the aerial tier in all…