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Date: January 13, 2026
 
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Latest Space and Satellite News
MTN Satellites Expands Starlink Antenna Portfolio for High-Performance Mobility and Remote Connectivity - MTN Satellite
Muon Space Highlights Constellation Stack as an Integrated Foundation for Satellite Missions - Muon Space
Missile Defense Agency Selects MDA Space for SHIELD Program - MDA Space
MDA Space's Aurora: A Cloud-Based Platform for Satellite Operations and Data Services - MDA Space
Frequency Electronics Awarded Contract for Geostationary Satellite Constellation - Frequency Electronics
ExLabs to Deliver ChibaTech Payloads on Deep-Space Apophis Mission - NASA
Ariane 6 VA266: Arianespace Successfully Deploys Galileo L14 Navigation Satellites - Arianespace
Momentus Expands Space Services Portfolio with In-Space Transportation and Mission Support Solutions - Momentus
Open Cosmos Showcases OpenConstellation Platform for Satellite Constellation Development - Open Cosmos
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Mission NG-2 Demonstrates Heavy-Lift Reusable Launch - Blue Origin
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Latest Space and Satellite Whitepapers
The Case for Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity - ThinKom
Knockin’ on Space’s Door - D-Orbit
GNSS and INS tight-coupling – why does it matter? - Inertial Labs
An Advanced Standard for CubeSats - Rocket Lab
Observations of trends in GPS anomalies affecting aviation - Aireon
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Featured Space and Satellite Products
Space Qualified Oscillator
Space Qualified Oscillator for GPS Receivers
Space Qualified Oscillator  from Connor-Winfield Corporation

The TC5F from Connor-Winfield Corporation is a Space Qualified Oscillator with a frequency range of 6.4-40 MHz and a frequency stability of +/- 0.25 ppm. This clipped sinewave crystal oscillator requires a supply voltage of 3.3 Vdc and a supply current of 6.5 mA. It has a low period jitter of 3-5 ps rms and an integrated phase jitter of 0.3-1.0 ps rms. The oscillator has an SSB phase noise of up to -158 dBc/Hz and a start-up time of 10 ms. This oscillator is ideal for use in GPS receivers, instrumentation, femtocells, FTTH and FTTC.
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Satellite Bus & Platform
4 kW Satellite Bus & Platform for Space Missions
Satellite Bus & Platform  from Northrop Grumman Corporation

The ESPAStar-HP from Northrop Grumman Corporation is a Satellite Bus & Platform that provides more than 4 kW end-of-life (EOL) power allocation and supported by 6.8 kW UltraFlex-M solar arrays. It has pointing control of less than 50 μrad and a change in velocity of more than 500 m/sec. This high-power ESPAStar variant offers improved performance and reliability with high-power options that features twelve ESPA payload slots with standardised interfaces that support combinations of hosted or separable payloads.
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Space Qualified Resistor
20 W Space-Qualified Chip Resistor
Space Qualified Resistor  from Smiths Interconnect

The 81-3032 from Smiths Interconnect is a Space-Qualified Chip Resistor designed for high-power RF and microwave applications in space, military, and high-reliability systems. This resistor is available with resistance values ranging from 7 Ω to 1200 Ω and offers a resistance tolerance of up to ±5%. The resistor operates from DC to 2 GHz and supports a continuous input power rating of 20 W, with a peak power handling capability of up to 400 W. It incorporates advanced thick- and thin-film technologies and is available on multiple high-thermal-conductivity substrates.
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Spacecraft & Satellite Propellant Tank
177 L Propellant Tank for Spacecrafts
Spacecraft & Satellite Propellant Tank  from Orbital Propulsion Centre

The 177 litre hydrazine surface tension tank. Model OST 31-1 from Orbital Propulsion Centre is a Spacecraft & Satellite Propellant Tank with a net tank volume of 177 L and a maximum expected operating pressure of 24 bar. This propellant tank is compatible with hydrazine propellant and pressurant gases such as helium and nitrogen. It has a proof pressure of 36 bar and a burst pressure of 48 bar. The tank has a spherical geometrical shape and has a tank mass of 15 Kg. The propellant tank has been used on Aeolus project application.
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Satellite Antenna
40 GHz High-Precision Space Antenna
Satellite Antenna  from L3Harris Technologies

The High Compaction Ratio (HCR) Antenna from L3Harris Technologies is a High-Precision Space Antenna engineered to deliver high-gain RF performance for small satellite and smallsat constellation missions. Designed to bring the capabilities of traditionally large spacecraft to compact platforms, the HCR antenna supports deployable reflector sizes ranging from 1 to 5 m. The HCR antenna delivers exceptional RF performance at frequencies of up to 40 GHz, enabling high data-rate satellite communications and advanced payload applications.
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Space Qualified Resistor
Space-Qualified Thin-Film Chip Resistor
Space Qualified Resistor  from Vishay

The M55342X06 from Vishay is a Space-Qualified Thin-Film Chip Resistor designed for high-reliability aerospace and satellite electronics. This precision resistor is available with resistance values ranging from 10 O to 6.19 MO, supporting a wide variety of signal conditioning, biasing, and termination requirements in spaceborne systems.The resistor has a working voltage rating of 50 V and supports a power rating of up to 150 mW, delivering stable electrical performance in compact circuit designs. It features a space-qualified thin-film construction that meets stringent ASTM-E595 outgassing requirements.
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Space Qualified Digital Phase Shifter
6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter from 4.8 to 6.2 GHz
Space Qualified Digital Phase Shifter  from Analog Devices

The HMC1133LP5E from Analog Devices is a  6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter designed for precise phase control in RF and microwave systems operating across the 4.8 to 6.2 GHz frequency range. Fabricated using GaAs MMIC technology, this digital phase shifter provides full 360° phase coverage with fine phase resolution of 5.625° per least significant bit (LSB), enabling accurate beam steering and phase alignment. The device delivers excellent phase accuracy with a low RMS phase error of 2.8° and maintains insertion loss variation within ±0.4 dB across all phase states.
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Space Qualified RF Termination
DC-4 GHz Thin-Film RF Termination
Space Qualified RF Termination  from Smiths Interconnect

The CT2525 ALN from Smiths Interconnect is a Thin-Film RF Termination designed for high-reliability signal absorption in satellite, aerospace, and defense RF systems. Engineered for wideband performance, this RF load operates from DC to 4 GHz, making it suitable for a broad range of microwave and RF applications. It supports input power handling of up to 40 W and maintains a low VSWR of 1.35:1, ensuring efficient signal absorption with minimal reflections. It incorporates a thin-film resistive element on an aluminium nitride (AlN) substrate with a nickel barrier.
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Space Qualified RF Transistor
1000 V Space Grade Transistor
Space Qualified RF Transistor  from ISOCOM

The CSM102 from ISOCOM is a Space-Qualified RF Transistor Optocoupler designed for high-voltage isolation and signal integrity in mission-critical space, military, and high-reliability electronic systems. This single-channel optically coupled isolator features a withstand test voltage of 1000 VDC, providing robust electrical isolation in harsh operating environments. The device supports a forward DC current of 50 mA, a peak forward current of 1.5 A, and a reverse DC voltage of 7 V. It offers a collector-emitter voltage rating of 70 V and an emitter-collector voltage of 7 V.
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Space Qualified Frequency Multiplier
9-10 GHz 4x Frequency Multiplier
Space Qualified Frequency Multiplier  from Quantic MWD

The A4X3640-2 from Quantic MWD is a Space-Qualified Frequency Multiplier engineered for reliable millimeter-wave frequency conversion in commercial and space applications. Designed for high-frequency signal generation, this frequency multiplier accepts an input frequency range of 9 to 10 GHz and delivers a wideband output frequency range of 36 to 40 GHz, making it suitable for Ka-band systems.The device operates with an input power level of 17 dBm and provides an output power of 13 dBm, enabling efficient signal multiplication with stable output performance.
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Solar Array Drive Mechanism
1500 W Solar Array Drive Mechanism
Solar Array Drive Mechanism  from Comat

The SADM-1500 from Comat is a Solar Array Drive Mechanism with a power transfer of up to 1500 W. It has a ground testing speed of up to 2 rpm and a torque of 10 Nm. This solar array drive mechanism has an accuracy of 3° and a resolution of 0.013° (per motor step). It requires a supply voltage of 28 V and a maximum torque power of 7.5 W. This drive mechanism supports a CAN protocol data interface and offers a full 360° slip ring range of motion. The SADM-1500 has a weight of 6.65 kg and measures diameter of 167 mm with a length of 235 mm.
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Space Actuator
18 kN Release Actuator for Space Applications
Space Actuator  from Space-Lock GmbH

The Release Actuator 18kN from Space-Lock GmbH is a high-performance non-explosive separation device engineered for precise and reliable release operations in demanding aerospace and satellite applications. It has a user preload of 18 kN and sustaining ultimate preloads exceeding 30 kN. The actuator operates with an actuation current of 4 A and a non-actuation current of 0.25 A. It is supported by a bridge wire resistance below 2 Ω for efficient energy transfer and control precision. The actuator has a low release shock below 200 gSRS to protect sensitive payloads.
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