Tag: Satellite

  • Sidus Space Announces Successful Completion of Integration of LizzieSat-3

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    Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced the successful completion of integration with the launch vehicle for LizzieSat-3 at the Astrotech Space Operations facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. LizzieSat-3 has been turned over to SpaceX and is ready for launch no earlier than the first quarter of 2025 as part of…

  • Redwire to Deliver Mako Spacecraft for US Space Force Tetra-6 Mission

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    Redwire Corporation, a leader in space infrastructure for the next-generation space economy, announced it has been awarded a contract by Orion Space Solutions to deliver a Mako spacecraft to support Tetra-6, a U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) mission. The Tetra-6 mission is a follow-on contract to the USSF/Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)…

  • 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 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…

  • What are Satellite Frequency Bands?

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    Satellite Frequency Bands are wide range of frequency bands that are used for satellite communication purpose The allocation of satellite frequencies and the management of band spectrum are done by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a body responsible for coordinating global telecommunications standards. Satellite operators optimize their capacity by sharing or reusing frequencies, achieving greater…

  • What is the State of Satellite Access Network Standardization in 3GPP?

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    The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is a collaborative effort that brings together seven telecommunications standards development organizations, referred to as Organizational Partners. 3GPP provides a stable environment to produce the reports and specifications that define 3GPP technologies, including mobile telecommunications network standards. The advance of 5G and interest in integrating non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), such…