Tag: Communication Systems
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Northrop Grumman Selected by SDA to Design and Build Nearly 40 Data Transport Satellites
The Space Development Agency (SDA) awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation an agreement with a total potential value of approximately $732 million to design and build 38 data transport satellites. These satellites will support Tranche 2 Transport Layer – Alpha (T2TL-Alpha), the latest iteration of SDA’s low-Earth orbit Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). This Alpha announcement follows…
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Artel Partners with Rivada for U.S. Space Force’s Commercial Satcom p-LEO Contract
Artel LLC a provider of secure network communication services to U.S. government agencies, has been awarded a Commercial Satellite Communications Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (p-LEO) contract from the U.S. Space Force and is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide the next-generation network critical to support U.S. Government communications. Based in the U.S., Artel is…
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Skylabs is Pioneering Space with Cutting-Edge Technology and Innovation
SkyLabs is aiming to reshape the space market by introducing a wave of disruptive technologies, innovative products, and transformative solutions to redefine the very fabric of space exploration. This space-technology-oriented company is providing miniaturized on-board data handling solutions and an innovative approach to space engineering. SkyLabs primarily focuses on high-tech tailor-made solution development, including fault-tolerant…
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AST SpaceMobile Achieves First-Ever Space-Based 5G Connection From Everyday Smartphones
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, announced another unprecedented leap in telecommunications by successfully making the first-ever 5G connection for voice and data between an everyday, unmodified smartphone and a satellite in space. AST SpaceMobile’s groundbreaking space-based 5G cellular broadband capabilities and…
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Teledyne e2v HiRel Introduces Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier for Space Applications
Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics announces the availability of an industry-leading, rad-tolerant, L- and S-band, low noise amplifier, model TDLNA002093SEP that is ideal for use in demanding high-reliability space and radar applications where low noise figure, minimal power consumption, and small package footprint are critical to mission success. This new LNA, developed on 0.15 μm, InGaAs,…
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Skyloom Signs an Agreement with Satellogic for Multipath Optical Comms Data Transmission
Skyloom, one of the leaders in space-based telecommunications, announced that it has signed an agreement with Satellogic, a company in submeter Earth Observation data and satellite technology. The agreement details plans to integrate Skyloom’s Optical Communications Terminal onto Satellogic satellites. Utilizing Skyloom’s OCT, Satellogic will test new methods of high-resolution EO data delivery through both…
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Spacemanic Introduces New Globalstar Transmitter for Nano Satellites
Spacemanic, a small satellite mission integrator, focused on delivering flight-proven innovative, and reliable nanosatellite solutions, platforms, components, and services has introduced a new transmitter module for nanosatellites. The Globalstar transmitter (Globe-TX) from Spacemanic is a transmitter module that is designed for small-packet data transfer from nano-satellites to Earth over the Globalstar satellite network. It is…
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CesiumAstro Awarded a Contract by U.S. Air Force to Demonstrate SATCOM Terminal on MQ-9A Aircraft
CesiumAstro, an industry leader in active phased array communications technology for space and airborne systems, announced that it has been awarded a contract led by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), through the Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program. CesiumAstro will build, integrate, and demonstrate its satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal aboard an…
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Beyond Gravity Introduces New Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver for Satellites
Beyond Gravity, one of the leading global suppliers to the space industry working in the areas of satellite positioning and communications, providing instruments to collect satellite data and structures for all types of launch vehicles has introduced a new multi-constellation GNSS receiver for satellites. The GEORIX from Beyond Gravity is a single-frequency multi-constellation (GPS, GALILEO)…
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Teledyne Paradise Successfully Integrates AXIOM-X SCPC Modem Card into Satcube KU Portable Satellite Terminal
Teledyne Paradise Datacom has announced the successful integration of the AXIOM-X SCPC modem card into the award-winning Satcube KU portable satellite terminal. Satcube provides seamless broadband connectivity over satellite through easy-to-use, lightweight terminals. The Satcube KU portable satellite terminal is a highly compact, user-friendly device that delivers quick connectivity empowering people at work, businesses, and…