Technical Articles on Satellite

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What is Antenna G/T Ratio in Satellite Communication?

Editorial Team

SatNow

Antenna Gain to Noise Temperature Ratio (G/T) is referred to as figure of merit of the antenna system which is a crucial parameter in satellite communication systems. The antenna noise temperature qua...read more

What are Satellite Frequency Bands?

Editorial Team

SatNow

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 th...read more

What is Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)?

Editorial Team

SatNow

Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) is the lowest orbit that a satellite can maintain without collapsing back to earth due to gravitational forces. This orbit, situated at altitudes below 400 Km, and this pro...read more

Why is RF over Fiber used in Satellite Communications?

Editorial Team

SatNow

RF over Fiber (RFoF) is a technology that allows radio frequency (RF) signals to be transmitted through optical fibre cables. In order to provide an effective and dependable technique for long-distanc...read more

What are Satellite Laser Communication Terminals?

Editorial Team

SatNow

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...read more

How a Multi-Orbit Satcom Solution Gives Ground Stations the Best of Both Worlds

Scott Leach

Kinematics

Scott Leach, Product Line Manager, Adjacent Products - KinematicsThis article was contributed by Scott Leach who works as Product Line Manager at Kinematics. Satellite communications have tr...read more

What is an Electric Propulsion System for Satellites?

Editorial Team

SatNow

Electric propulsion (EP) is a type of spacecraft propulsion that uses electrical power to accelerate a propellant, providing higher exhaust speeds and greater fuel efficiency compared to chemical prop...read more

What are Satellite Phones?

Editorial Team

SatNow

A satellite phone, also known as a sat phone, is a mobile communication device that allows users to establish communication links through satellites orbiting the Earth. Unlike conventional cellular ph...read more

Technical Tips for a Clean, Simple and Problem-Free VSAT Installation

Editorial Team

Oasis Networks

Every very small aperture terminal (VSAT) installation should be done professionally and to the highest standard, no matter where the location is. But the more remote the site, the more critical it is...read more

What are the different components in a satellite?

Editorial Team

SatNow

According to data from the Union of Concerned Scientists, a startling 6,718 artificial satellites are orbiting Earth, each one a tribute to human ingenuity and technological advancement. From internat...read more

What are Satellite Payloads?

Editorial Team

SatNow

Satellite payloads refer to the instruments, equipment, or systems on a satellite that are designed to perform specific functions or tasks. These payloads are the primary reason for launching a satell...read more

Capacitors in Space: Standards for Space Mission High-Reliability

Editorial Team

SatNow

Capacitors used in space missions require stringent reliability standards due to the extreme conditions present in space, including radiation, vacuum, temperature variations, and cosmic rays. Capacito...read more

What are High Throughput Satellites (HTS)?

Editorial Team

SatNow

High Throughput Satellites (HTS) offer significantly enhanced throughput compared to conventional Fixed Satellite Service (FSS). The term ‘throughput’ refers to the data transfer capacity,...read more

What is a Satellite Beam Carrier?

Editorial Team

SatNow

A satellite beam carrier functions as a bridge between the uplink and downlink signals. It receives signals from an uplink Earth station, amplifies and processes them, and then retransmits them to a d...read more

What is Satellite as a Service (SataaS)?

Editorial Team

SatNow

Satellite as a Service (SataaS) is a cloud-based model that provides on-demand access to satellite data, services, and applications through a subscription-based or pay-per-use model. It eliminates the...read more

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