Tag: Satellite Antennas
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SWISSto12 Delivers Key RF Products to Northrop Grumman for GEOStar-3 Satellite Program
St12 RF Solutions, the US entity of the leading manufacturer of advanced satellite products, payloads, and Radio Frequency (RF) systems SWISSto12, announced it has developed, qualified, and delivered three fully integrated RF Antenna Feed Chains in various bands for the payload of Northrop Grumman’s commercial GEOStar-3 satellite. SWISSto12 completed the qualification program in January 2024,…
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Rocket Lab Selects Redwire to Provide Antennas for SDA’s T2TL Satellite Constellation
Redwire Corporation, one of the leaders in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, announced it has been contracted by Rocket Lab USA, a leading provider of space launch services and advanced satellite technology, to provide antennas and RF hardware for the recently announced Space Development Agency (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta variant satellites. …
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Optical Ground Station: Safran Revolutionizing Space Communications
Imagine ultra-fast data transfers between satellites and ground stations, enabling real-time transmission of high-definition data and images! This is made possible by optical technologies, which free space communications from the distance and range limitations of radiofrequency systems. Safran Data Systems is positioning itself as a major player in this revolution. Focusing on optical technologies Going farther,…
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UBC Okanagan Engineering Researchers Develop New Compound for Space-Age Antenna Construction
In a first-of-its-kind development, UBC Okanagan School of Engineering researchers, in collaboration with Drexel University, have created a new compound that can be used to 3D print telecommunication antennas and other connectivity devices. These 3D printed products, created by combining a two-dimensional compound called MXenes with a polymer, can be used as an alternative for…
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Redwire Opens New Facility in Washington, DC Region to Support National Security Programs
Redwire Corporation, one of the leaders in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, announced that it has opened a new office in Chantilly, Virginia, as the company expands to support a growing number of national security programs and customers. “Redwire’s new Chantilly office provides a front door for the national security community to tap into…
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Mitsubishi Electric Developed Smart Lander Achieves Historic Lunar Landing
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), developed by the company under contract with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, successfully landed on the lunar surface at 00:20 a.m. on January 20 (Japan Standard Time). This is Japan’s first lunar landing, making it the fifth country to safely land a spacecraft…
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Hughes JUPITER 3 Satellite Initiates Over the Air Testing with Ground System
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, announced its JUPITER 3 ultra-high-density satellite has successfully deployed its solar arrays and antennas, and the spacecraft has passed readiness testing by the manufacturer, Maxar Space Systems. Hughes is now testing the satellite communications with ground equipment, which is the final step before initiating broadband services for customers such…
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Oxford Space Systems Secures £3 Million in Funding to Drive Future Growth
Oxford Space Systems announced that it has completed an equity investment round of c. £3 million to fund growth opportunities that it has identified in the UK and export markets. The funding round was predominantly taken up by existing investors in the company. Oxford Space Systems has seen rapid growth over the past two years,…
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Top Satellite Antennas in 2023
Satellite Antennas play a pivotal role in the vast network of global communication, serving as the crucial link between Earth and the vast network of communication satellites orbiting above. These sophisticated devices are designed to receive and transmit signals, enabling the seamless exchange of information for various purposes, including telecommunications, broadcasting, weather monitoring, and scientific…
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Redwire’s Antenna Technology Successfully Demonstrates Link 16 Transmission from Space
Redwire Corporation, one of the leaders in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, announced that its L-Band Link 16 Helical Antenna technology successfully demonstrated the transmission of a Link 16 signal from space. The Link 16 waveform provides a tactical advantage for the warfighter by enabling the transmission of rapid and secure communications directly…