Tag: Communication Systems
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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…
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Top SATCOM Block Up Converters in 2023
SATCOM Block Up Converters stand as pivotal components amplifying and converting signals between ground stations and orbiting satellites. These converters play a crucial role in elevating signal frequencies for efficient transmission and reception, ensuring the seamless exchange of critical data across diverse applications such as telecommunications, remote sensing, and satellite broadcasting. SATCOM block-up converter advancements…
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Top Space Transmitters in 2023
Space Transmitters orchestrate the seamless transmission of data across the celestial landscape. These sophisticated devices play a pivotal role in bridging the communication gap between distant spacecraft, satellites, and ground-based stations, facilitating the exchange of crucial information that fuels our understanding of the cosmos. Space Transmitters harness advanced signal processing and radio frequency technologies to…
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Top SATCOM Antennas in 2023
SATCOM Antennas stand as essential conduits facilitating seamless connectivity between Earth and orbiting satellites. These antennas play a crucial role in transmitting and receiving signals, enabling the vital exchange of information for a myriad of applications, including telecommunications, weather monitoring, and scientific research. As the demand for space exploration and satellite deployment continues to escalate…
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Quectel’s CC200A-LB Satellite Communication Module Attains Global Certifications
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced a major milestone for its satellite communication module, CC200A-LB, which has recently secured global certifications from leading authorities, including CE, FCC, IC, and RCM. This confirms CC200A-LB’s compliance with satellite network standards across Europe, North America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. With a focus on…
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Telespazio and Hughes Europe Partner to Introduce Cutting-Edge Konnect VHTS Services
Telespazio, a Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) joint venture, will collaborate with Hughes Europe, an EchoStar company, to introduce cutting-edge connectivity services through the innovative Eutelsat Konnect VHTS (K-VHTS) satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space, a Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) joint venture. The K-VHTS satellite is known for having a very high throughput, delivering…