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| Liquid Rocket Engine for Space Missions | |
Satellite Launch Vehicle Engine
from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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| The LE-7A from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a high-performance liquid rocket engine developed for the first stage of Japan’s H-IIA and H-IIB launch vehicles. Designed for reliable and efficient propulsion, it utilizes liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid hydrogen (LH2) propellants to deliver high thrust and performance for orbital launch missions. This engine generates a vacuum thrust of approximately 112 tons and achieves a high specific impulse of 440 seconds, enabling efficient propellant utilization and enhanced payload capability. The cryogenic propulsion system is optimized for stable combustion and high efficiency, supporting demanding launch profiles and mission requirements. |
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| Super Compact C-Band Block Upconverter | |
Block Upconverter
from Spacepath Communications
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| The STS100C2 100W from Spacepath Communications is a compact C-band block upconverter designed for high-performance satellite communication systems. Operating across an RF frequency range of 5.850–6.425 GHz and an IF range of 950–1525 MHz, it enables efficient frequency translation for uplink transmission in satellite networks. This upconverter features a local oscillator frequency of 4.9 GHz and delivers a high conversion gain of 75 dB, ensuring strong signal amplification. It provides an output power of up to 50 dBm and maintains gain stability of ±1.5 dB, supporting consistent RF performance. The unit exhibits excellent spectral purity with phase noise as low as –155 dBc/Hz. |
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| High-Performance E-Band SATCOM Transceivers | |
SATCOM Transceiver
from FILTRONIC
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| The Morpheus X2 from Filtronic is a SATCOM Transceiver designed for high-capacity wireless communication in space and telecom infrastructure. Operating across the E-band frequency range of 60 to 90 GHz, it enables high-data-rate transmission for modern satellite and terrestrial communication networks. Engineered to support XHaul applications in 5G systems, the transceiver delivers reliable performance for backhaul and fronthaul connectivity.This transceiver provides linear transmit output power above 24 dBm, enabling efficient high-throughput communication links over mmWave frequencies. It is built using Filtronic’s device-agnostic microwave and millimeter-wave design approach. |
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| L-Band Yacht Antenna Redundancy Switch | |
SATCOM Redundancy Switch
from ETL Systems
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| The 23192 from ETL Systems is an L-band SATCOM redundancy switch designed to ensure uninterrupted communication by automatically switching between dual antenna systems. Operating across a frequency range of 850 MHz to 2.15 GHz, it enables reliable signal routing for marine and mobile satellite communication applications. This redundancy switch integrates two 2:1 switching paths that operate simultaneously and controlled via a voltage-free dry contact signal from antenna control units (ACUs). It provides a low insertion loss of 0.75 dB and high isolation of 60 dB, ensuring minimal signal degradation and effective separation between signal paths. |
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| Embedded Beacon Receiver Module | |
Satellite Beacon Receiver
from AVCOM
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| The BR-MOD-1-9-B-2S-3040 from AVCOM is an embedded beacon receiver module designed for advanced satellite tracking, carrier monitoring and on-the-move communication applications. Engineered with dual SMA inputs for enhanced flexibility, it operates across a wide input frequency range of 400 to 3000 MHz, enabling reliable acquisition and tracking of CW beacon carriers, BPSK signals and DVB-type carriers.This compact low SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) receiver utilizes AVCOM’s exclusive CEPT Carrier-Edge-Power-Track technology for rapid signal acquisition in under one second. It supports tracking bandwidths from 10 to 150 kHz and detection bandwidths from 10 to 750 kHz. |
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| 10 MHz Airborne Precision Oscillator | |
Space Qualified Oscillator
from Orbital Research
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| The Orbital Precision Oscillator Package (POP) - Airborne from Orbital Research is a Precision Oscillator Package engineered for airborne SATCOM and harsh-environment communication platforms. Integrating a high-stability 10 MHz OCXO reference oscillator with a bias tee multiplexer, it delivers a precision 10 MHz reference output while supporting L-band bandpass operation from 900 to 2100 MHz, with an optional extended range up to 3500 MHz. Designed for advanced aerospace communication systems, it enables simultaneous frequency reference distribution and DC injection for connected RF equipment. This airborne-qualified package provides excellent RF and timing performance. |
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| Reaction/Momentum Wheel for LEO Satellites | |
Reaction Wheel
from SITAEL
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| The Reaction/Momentum Wheel (RMW) from SITAEL is a high-performance attitude control device designed to provide precise stabilization and pointing for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite missions. Engineered for mini- and micro-satellite platforms, it enables accurate control of spacecraft orientation through momentum exchange. This reaction wheel delivers a control torque of up to 10 mNm and can store angular momentum up to 0.4 Nms, supporting precise attitude adjustments. It operates across a speed range of ±4000 rpm and is designed for a typical operational lifetime of approximately 2 years, ensuring reliable performance throughout mission duration. |
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| Full-Duplex Software Defined Radio Transceiver | |
Software Defined Radio
from Satlab A/S
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| The SRS-4 from Satlab A/S is a Full-Duplex S-Band Software Defined Radio Transceiver engineered for high-speed communications on micro- and nano-satellites. Operating across ITU space operations frequencies, it enables simultaneous transmit and receive capability for efficient satellite data links. Supporting BPSK, QPSK and 8PSK modulation with CCSDS-recommended channel coding, the transceiver ensures seamless interoperability with independent and commercial ground station networks.This SDR transceiver delivers a variable transmit symbol rate of up to 5 MBd and provides adjustable RF output power of up to 33 dBm with integrated monitoring and regulation. |
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| Liquid Hydrogen/Liquefied Natural Gas Rocket Engine | |
Satellite Launch Vehicle Engine
from Blue Origin
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| The BE-4 Engine from Blue Origin is a Liquid Hydrogen/liquefied natural gas Rocket Engine developed for the upper stage of the New Glenn launch vehicle. Optimized for in-space operation, the BE-4 delivers up to 200,000 lbf (890 kN) of vacuum thrust and can throttle down to approximately 140,000 lbf (623 kN).The engine is fully restartable, enabling complex mission architectures such as direct injection into geostationary orbit (GEO), multi-burn trajectories and precise orbital insertion. Designed to balance high performance, reliability and cost efficiency, the BE-3U builds on Blue Origin’s proven BE-3 engine family while incorporating features optimized for upper-stage efficiency and long-duration operation. |
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| 10 W Payload Phased-Array Antennas | |
Satellite Antenna
from ThinKom
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| The Payload Phased-Array Antennas from ThinKom are advanced satellite antenna systems designed to deliver high-throughput communication across X to W-band frequencies. Engineered for space applications, these antennas support instantaneous bandwidths ranging from 250 MHz to 2 GHz, enabling high-data-rate communication for modern satellite networks.These phased-array antennas are available with aperture sizes ranging from 6 to 30 inches and support both linear and switchable circular polarization, providing flexibility for diverse mission requirements. Built using patented VICTS technology, they deliver high efficiency, improved spectral utilization and compact form factor performance. |
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