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  • What is NASA EEE-INST-001 Standard?

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    The NASA EEE-INST-001 provides instructions for choosing Capacitors, Crystal Oscillators, Diodes and Transistors, Fiber Optics, Filters, Fuses, Microcircuits, Magnetics, Relays, Resistors, Thermistors, Wire and Cable based on mission needs and requirements.  To qualify for certain specific missions, the parts or equipment must be tested and approved by NASA under the NASA EEE-INST-001. Like all Devices…

  • What are the Various European Space Standards?

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    ECSS (European Cooperation for Space Standardization) is a set of standards that aims to provide a unified approach to space activities across Europe. These standards are developed and maintained by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with other European space agencies and organizations. ECSS standards cover various aspects of space activities, including the design,…

  • What is ECSS-E-ST-30 Standard?

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    ECSS-E-ST-30 is a European space standard that provides a framework for electrical and electronic requirements for space projects. The standard covers a wide range of electrical and electronic components, subsystems, and systems that are used in space projects, including power systems, communication systems, data handling systems, and sensors. It defines the electrical and electronic design,…

  • Why do Satellite Components not need Radiation-Hardened Testing for use in LEO?

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    Satellite components doesn’t need radiation-hardened testing for use in LEO orbit because the radiation levels encountered are relatively low compared to other environments such as deep space or near nuclear reactors. The radiation environment in LEO is considerably less severe than in other orbits (MEO, GEO, HEO, etc). The Earth’s magnetic field also provides some…

  • What is an Inclined Geo-Synchronous Orbit (IGSO)?

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    An Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) is a type of orbit that combines the characteristics of both geosynchronous and inclined orbits. Similar to a geosynchronous orbit, an IGSO satellite orbits the Earth with a period equal to the Earth’s rotation period, resulting in the satellite appearing to remain stationary relative to a fixed point on the…

  • What are the Different Types of Antennas used in Deep Space Network?

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    Antenna arraying is a technique that combines signals from multiple antennas and transforms them into a cohesive unit, significantly enhancing the reception of weak signals. This technique enhances the reception of weak signals in deep space communications, providing higher data rates and increased sensitivity. Introduced in the early 1970s, antenna arraying initially experimented with a…

  • What are Satellite Laser Communication Terminals?

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    Satellite Laser Communication Terminals are space communication devices that are used to establish high-speed data links between satellites or spacecraft in orbit and ground stations on Earth or other celestial bodies. Instead of using traditional radio frequency (RF) signals, these terminals utilize laser beams to transmit data optically, offering several advantages over traditional RF communication,…

  • What is NASA-STD-3001 Standard?

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    NASA-STD-3001 standard is defined by NASA to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of astronauts during space missions. Its also called “Space Flight Human-System Standard“. This standard’s primary goal is to provide a uniform set of technical requirements that govern the design, selection, and application of hardware, software, processes, procedures, practices, and methods for systems…

  • What is Satellite OTA Testing?

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    Satellite OTA (Over-The-Air) testing is a method that is used to predict the performance and reliability of wireless devices equipped with embedded antennas, such as mobile phones, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, and various wearables like smartwatches. The performance of the antenna is crucial to ensure seamless wireless connectivity for OTA testing. During OTA testing,…

  • What is Satellite Wide Area Multilateration (SWAM)?

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    Satellite Wide Area Multilateration (SWAM) is an advanced aircraft tracking and surveillance technology that utilizes the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of aircraft transponder signals received by multiple ground stations and satellite systems to determine the precise location of aircraft in real-time. Satellite Wide Area Multilateration (SWAM) is an innovative technology that ensures the way of…