Tag: Communication Systems
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Inovor Technologies Partners with ANU to Develop Resilient Radio for Satellite Communication
Satellites rely on radio systems to generate, transmit, receive, and process signals. Satellites are akin to computers in the sky, and radio communication serves as their primary means of interaction with us on the ground. Naturally, when communicating with any type of computer, more data is advantageous, and satellites are no exception. Traditionally, this has…
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CesiumAstro to Provide Ka-Band Communications Payloads for SDA’s T2TL Constellation
CesiumAstro, one of the industry leaders in active phased array communications technology for space and airborne systems, announced that the company was selected by Rocket Lab to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array (AESA) radio frequency (RF) communications payload for integration on 18 space vehicles (SVs) supporting the Space Development Agency’s (SDA’s) Tranche 2…
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Astranis Partners with Orbith to Launch a Dedicated MicroGEO Satellite for Argentina
Astranis has announced its new partnership with Orbith, a fast-growing, Latin American Internet Service Provider, to provide a dedicated MicroGEO communications satellite for Argentina. This deal is an exciting opportunity in a country that has proven its openness to disruptive technologies and ideas. This new partnership with Orbith is a great opportunity to expand Astranis…
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ETL Systems Launches Improved Falcon² Frequency Converters for Satellite Communication Systems
ETL Systems, a global manufacturer of RF systems and components, has launched the new and improved Falcon² Frequency Converter governing advancement in frequency conversion technology. This innovative solution, housed in a compact 1U GENUS chassis, offers enhanced RF performance, flexibility, and cooling for uplink and downlink RF signals across the L-band to Ka-band spectrum. Tailored…
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Thales Alenia Space to Develop Communications System for Mars Ice Mapper Mission
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the Italian space agency (ASI) to develop the communications subsystem for the innovative International Mars Ice Mapper (I-MIM) mission. This Phase B1 contract, worth a total amount of about €22 million, follows on from the previous Phase A…
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ESA and GSMA Foundry Partner for Innovations in Terrestrial-Satellite Communication
The European Space Agency (ESA) and GSMA Foundry announced a series of new initiatives – including up to €15 million in funding opportunities – to help the mobile and satellite industries collaborate on developing new, innovative satellite and terrestrial networks technologies. Launched at MWC Barcelona 2024, the partnership will focus on five key areas of…
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Thales Alenia Space to Supply Communications Equipment for NASA’s NEO Surveyor Mission
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with prime contractor Ball Aerospace to supply communications equipment for NASA’s NEO Surveyor mission. The main goal of this five-year mission is to advance efforts to defend our planet against near-Earth objects like asteroids and comets, specifically within 50…
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XDLINX Labs and Almagest Collaborate to Advance Space Communication via E-band Technology
Hyderabad-based XDLINX Labs, an end-to-end nano and microsatellite platform developer, announced that it has secured a contract with US-based Almagest Space Corporation to build, launch, and operate in-orbit XDLINX’s XDSAT-NS satellite integrated with the world’s first miniaturized space-grade E-band communication payload developed by XDLINX for Almagest. The satellite, which will be powered by Antaris Space’s…
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Spectrum AMT’s Circuit Boards Play Crucial Role in NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications
As the Psyche spacecraft, part of NASA‘s ambitious deep space exploration completes its crucial 100-day checkout phase, Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, a company in high-reliability circuit card assembly and contract manufacturing, announces its significant role in this milestone. Launched on October 13, 2023, aboard the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, the Psyche mission has successfully deployed…
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Beyond Gravity’s Navigation Receiver Helps Deliver Precise Data for NASA’s PACE Mission
NASA is using a navigation receiver from Beyond Gravity, a leading space supplier, for a new climate protection satellite that is due to be launched into space. NASA’s PACE climate mission uses satellite technology to monitor changes in global marine biology, aerosols (small particles floating in the atmosphere), and clouds. PACE will provide important information…