{"id":6003,"date":"2025-02-18T19:11:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/safran-dsi-introduces-the-first-us-built-5-5-meter-leo-satellite-tracking-antenna\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T19:11:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:11:43","slug":"safran-dsi-introduces-the-first-us-built-5-5-meter-leo-satellite-tracking-antenna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/safran-dsi-introduces-the-first-us-built-5-5-meter-leo-satellite-tracking-antenna\/","title":{"rendered":"Safran DSI Introduces the First US-Built 5.5 Meter LEO Satellite Tracking Antenna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/safran_new_cover_638754542170896481.png\" width=\"712\" height=\"377\" alt=\"Safran DSI Introduces the First US-Built 5.5 Meter LEO Satellite Tracking Antenna\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/safran_new_cover_638754542170896481.png\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/safran_new_cover_638754542170896481.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"377\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safran Defense &amp; Space<\/strong>, a global leader in advanced space technology, has successfully completed its first US-built 5.5 meter &#8220;VISION&#8221; LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite tracking antenna. This cutting-edge antenna, manufactured in Norcross, Georgia, marks a significant step in Safran DSI\u2019s commitment to delivering American-made solutions for space and defense applications.<\/p>\n<p>The VISION antenna is specifically designed for high-duty cycle operations, catering to both modern proliferated LEO missions and legacy space programs. With its advanced capabilities in satellite communications, remote sensing, and telemetry, the antenna sets a new benchmark for reliability and performance.<\/p>\n<p>What sets the VISION antenna apart is its tri-band frequency capability, supporting simultaneous operations in X, S, and Ka bands. This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of LEO missions, from secure satellite communications to advanced Earth observation technologies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What are Satellite Antennas?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Capabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Richard Schgallis<\/strong>, EVP of Strategic Business Development and Head of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, emphasized the company\u2019s dedication to strengthening its U.S. presence: &#8220;Building a new antenna here reflects our commitment to offering American-made solutions for our customers and the U.S. government, while also establishing the U.S. as a hub of expertise and support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Further cementing its expansion in the U.S., Safran DSI has unveiled plans to open a new factory in Colorado dedicated to manufacturing small-satellite electric propulsion thrusters, with the first deliveries expected in Q2 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Safran DSI\u2019s Norcross facility is at the forefront of antenna manufacturing, validation, and servicing, ensuring the highest industry standards. The facility is AS9100-certified, reinforcing the company\u2019s dedication to quality, precision, and reliability. As a subsidiary of Safran Group, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and space technology, Safran DSI benefits from cutting-edge innovations and a vast network of resources. With over 92,000 employees worldwide and \u20ac23.2 billion in sales (2023), Safran continues to lead the industry with groundbreaking research and development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safran Defense &amp; Space, a global leader in advanced space technology, has successfully completed its first US-built 5.5 meter &#8220;VISION&#8221; LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite tracking antenna. This cutting-edge antenna, manufactured in Norcross, Georgia, marks a significant step in Safran DSI\u2019s commitment to delivering American-made solutions for space and defense applications. The VISION antenna is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[26,38,20,82],"class_list":["post-6003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-ground","tag-leo","tag-satellite","tag-satellite-antennas"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6003"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6003"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6003\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}