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| 500 kHz to 6 GHz Surface Mount Broadband Balun | |
Space Qualified RF Balun
from Marki Microwave
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| The BAL-0006SMG from Marki Microwave is a broadband surface mount balun that operates from 500 kHz to 6 GHz (Balanced to Unbalanced Transformer). It transforms a 50-ohm input into a 100-ohm Differential output and are tuned for optimal phase/amplitude balance. The balun has a maximum insertion loss of 6.5 dB and has an isolation value of 8 dB. It has a total input power value of 1 W and a VSWR value of 1.5. |
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| Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard for GNSS Applications | |
Space Qualified Atomic Clock
from Airbus
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| The RAFS from Airbus is a space-qualified atomic clock that delivers a 10.00 MHz output based on the Rb87 atomic spectral absorption line. The unit features low thermal sensitivity and magnetic sensitivity, ensuring consistent performance under extreme conditions. The atomic clock supports a bus voltage input of 26–48.5 V and has a power consumption value of 30 W in steady-state operation. It has a mass of 3.3 kg and measures 210 x 106 x 107 mm. |
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| Electron Launch Vehicle Platform | |
Satellite Launch Vehicle Platform
from Rocket Lab
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| The Electron from Rocket Lab is a Satellite Launch Vehicle Platform designed specifically to place small satellites of up to 300 kg into a wide range of low earth orbits (LEO). It has a vehicle mass of 13,000 kg and functions in a 2+ kick stage. This launch vehicle platform uses carbon fiber composite material and has a Monocoque structure. It utilizes 1x Rutherford Vacuum propulsion engine in Stage 2 and 9x Rutherford Sea Level Engines in Stage 1. |
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| Space Qualified Multi-Mode Standard Transponder | |
Satellite Transponder
from General Dynamics Mission Systems
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| The MST-100 from General Dynamics Mission Systems is a Space-Qualified Multi-Mode Satellite Transponder with a transmitter operating frequency range of 2200-2300 MHz and a receiver operating frequency range of 1760-2120 MHz. This S-band transponder has a telemetry data rate of 1– 512kbps and a command data rate of up to 4 Kbps. The transponder has a mass of 6 lbs and measures 9.40 x 7.30 x 2.30 inches. |
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| 3.4 Ah Flight Proven Spacecraft Battery | |
Satellite Battery
from Blue Canyon Technologies
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| The 1P8S from Blue Canyon Technologies is a Satellite Battery with a nameplate capacity of 3.4 Ah. This battery has an energy of 99 Wh and an operating voltage range of 24-33.6 V. It features under-voltage protection, over-current protection, and cell balancing. The battery has a mass of less than 6500 g and measures 1.8 x 4.2 x 3.5 inches. It offers short lead times, high energy density, and BMS protection. The battery has flown on several successful space missions. |
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| GNSS Receiver for Accurate Muzzle Velocity Testing | |
GNSS Receiver
from ReliaSat
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| The W-x4RX-SM-9296 from ReliaSat is a GNSS Receiver with an RF frequency range of 92-96 GHz and an IF frequency range of 2-6 GHz. This receiver has a LO frequency of 21.65-22.65 GHz and has an image rejection of 20 dB. The module contains Arralis monolithic millimetre-wave p-HEMT integrated circuits and patented technology allowing very large-scale integration. The receiver has a mass of 90 g and measures 20(W) x 35 (L) x 20 (H)mm. |
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| 25.5-27 GHz Hemispherical Antenna Pointing Mechanism | |
Antenna Positioning Mechanism
from Airbus
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| The LEO Ka-Band from Airbus is an antenna pointing mechanism designed for hemispheric coverage in low Earth orbit communications. It offers a pointing accuracy of less than 0.3° and a rotational velocity under 10°/s. It has a frequency range of 25.5–27 GHz and delivers a high antenna gain of 31 dBi. This LEO Ka-band has a slip ring for electrical signal transmission. The unit has a mass of less than 9 kg and a moving envelope of 70 x 72 cm. |
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| 1.8 m Ku-Band Auto Fly-Away Satellite Terminal | |
Satellite Terminal
from Norsat
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| The WFA180KU-NA from Norsat is a Satellite Terminal with an Rx frequency range of 10.7-12.75 GHz and a Tx frequency range of 13.75-14.5 GHz. This Ku-band antenna has an Rx gain of 45.3 dBi and a Tx gain of 46.3 dBi. It has an azimuth range of +/- 180 degrees. This satellite terminal has an automatic 3-axis acquisition and a manual backup pointing operation. It weighs up to 50 kg and measures 121 x 44 x 68 cm. |
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| 10-20 MHz OCXO for Ground Stations | |
Space Qualified Oscillator
from Rakon Limited
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| The ROD2522S2H from Rakon Limited synchronises its 1PPS and output clock to a specified 1PPS input signal from the GNSS system or the synchronization system output. It has a nominal frequency of 10-20 MHz and supports an I²C bus interface for device status and commands. This PPS disciplined oscillator has a frequency stability of 0.5 ppb. The oscillator requires a supply voltage of 3.3 V and measures 25.4 x 22.0 x 12.1 mm. |
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| Surface Mount Diplexer for GPS Applications | |
Space Qualified RF Diplexer
from Mini Circuits
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| The LDP-1050-252+ from Mini Circuits is a Space Qualified Diplexer designed to operate over a combined frequency range of 1-2500 MHz with defined passbands from 1–1050 MHz (low pass) and 1650–2500 MHz (high pass). It features a low insertion loss of 0.6-2.9 dB. It has a stop band isolation of 31 dB for low pass and 18-32 dB for high pass with an RF input power up to 2 W. This RoHS-compliant diplexer has a mass of 0.02 g and measures 3.2 x 1.8 x 0.86 mm. |
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| 24-Channel Modular CubeSat Electrical Power System | |
Satellite Electrical Power System
from 2NDSpace SRL
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| The SOLO-EPS X4 from 2NDSPACE is a Modular CubeSat Electrical Power System (EPS) designed to provide robust and reliable power management for small satellite missions. It is configured with a Power Distribution and Control Unit (PDCU) and four Battery Management Systems (BMS) supporting CubeSats ranging from 1U to 27U. It can deliver a peak channel current of up to 3.3 A over 6 channels. It has a mass of 966g and measures 97 x 92 x 66 mm. |
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| 4 mOhms Multi-port Connector for Spaceflight Applications | |
Space Qualified RF Connector
from Positronic
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| The SND Series from Positronic is a Space Qualified RF Connector with an insulation resistance of 5 Gohm and an initial contact resistance of 4 mohm. This connector has a working voltage of 300 V and a proof voltage of 1000 V. This RoHS-compliant connector uses an aluminum/stainless steel shell material with an electroless nickel or stainless steel passivated shell finish. The connector has a mechanical durability of 1000 cycles. |
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| 460–860 mm High-Resolution Satellite Camera for CubeSats | |
Satellite Camera
from Simera Sense
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| The HyperScape100 from Simera Sense is a Satellite Camera with a focal length of 580 mm and an aperture of 95 mm. It has a field of view (FOV) of 2.22° (across-track) and a resolution of 4096 pixels. This Pushbroom configuration-based camera has a CMOS global shutter sensor technology with a pixel size of 5.5 µm and has a pixel depth of 12 bits. The camera has a DC supply voltage of 5 V. It has a mass of 1.26 kg and measures 176.5 x 98.3 x 98.3 mm. |
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| S-Band Patch Antenna for CubeSat Missions | |
Satellite Antenna
from AAC Clyde Space
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| The PULSAR-SANTC from AAC Clyde Space is a high-gain S-Band patch antenna designed to be mounted on the nadir facing side of a 3U CubeSat. It requires a frequency range of 2.2–2.3 GHz and delivers a gain of over 7 dBi with a wide 60° beamwidth. The patch antenna supports left or right-hand circular polarization and integrates easily with CubeSat structures through a 1U form factor and SMA female connector. |
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| 1.1 mN Iodine Gridded Ion Thruster for Deep-Space Missions | |
Spacecraft Thruster
from Busek
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| The BIT-3 from Busek is a Spacecraft Thruster with a thrust value of 1.1 mN and a specific impulse of 2150 seconds. It is compatible with iodine propellant and has a demonstrated drop-in replacement for xenon in terms of thrust and Isp performance. The thruster has a propellant mass flow of 52 µg/sec and supports RS-485 as a communication interface. It has a thruster mass of 1.4 Kg with gimbals and measures 180 x 88 x 102 mm. |
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| 2-14 GHz Block Up/Down Converter for Communication Systems | |
Block Up/Down Converter
from Lotus Communication Systems
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| The BUDC2G14G from Lotus Communication Systems is a wideband Block Up/Down Converter that operates with an RF frequency range of 2-14 GHz and an IF frequency range of 500 MHz to 6 GHz. It integrates a low-phase-noise local oscillator supporting frequencies from 1-12 GHz, eliminating the need for an external reference. The converter offers a typical conversion loss of 8.0 dB at 5.8 GHz. It weighs 42 g and measures 2.8125 x 1.3125 x 0.49 inches. |
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| 6.5 mF Space Grade Tantalum based Hybrid Capacitor | |
Space Qualified Capacitor
from Quantic Evans
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| The TDB5100652 from Quantic Evans is a Space Qualified Capacitor with a capacitance rating of 6500 µF. This capacitor has a direct current leakage of 150 µA to 1.50 mA and an equivalent series resistance of 30 mOhm. It has a voltage rating of 100 V and a surge voltage of 110 V. This lead-free RoHS-compliant capacitor is rated for greater than 2000 hrs. It has a mass of 95 g and measures 1.0 x 1.0 x 0.912 inches. |
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| Outdoor Satellite Modem for Maritime Applications | |
Satellite Modem
from VT iDirect
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| The ASM1200 Series from VT iDirect is a Satellite Modem with a Tx frequency range of 950-2400 MHz and an Rx frequency range of 950-2150 MHz. This outdoor modem has a TX output power level of -35 dBm to 0 dBm and an output power step size of 0.5 dB. It features DVB-S2/DVB-S2X with adaptive TDMA returns and is OpenAMIP compatible for ease of integration. The modem weighs 2.5 Kg and measures 230 x 230 x 43 mm. |
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| 120-125 kOhms Space Qualified Chip Resistor | |
Space Qualified Resistor
from TT Electronics
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| The RM0705 from TT Electronics is a Space Qualified Resistor with a resistance range of 120-125 kOhms and a resistance tolerance of +/- 0.1-10%. This resistor has a temperature coefficient of resistance of 100 ppm/degrees C and is qualified to MIL-PRF-55342 Space Level T. It has a rated voltage of 50 V. The chip resistor is designed using TaN film technology and has a Sn/Pb solder over nickel barrier terminations. It measures 0.081 x 0.05 x 0.02 inches. |
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| 16-26 GHz Space-Qualified Double Balanced Mixer | |
Space Qualified RF Mixer
from Qorvo
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| The CMD255C3 from Qorvo is a Space-Qualified RF Mixer designed for up-and-down converting applications. It has an RF frequency of 16-26 GHz and a wide IF frequency of DC to 9 GHz. This fundamental mixer has a low conversion loss of 6.5 dB and an input IP3 of 24 dBm. It has a LO-RF isolation of 40 dB and an RF-IF isolation of 30 dB. It requires an RF/IF input power of 25 dBm. This Pb-Free RoHs-compliant mixer has a 3x3 mm SMT package. |
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