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Date: May 12, 2026
 
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Latest Space and Satellite News
Turion Space Advances Autonomous Space Operations with Space and Satellite Technologies - Turion Space
Vast Space Advances Commercial Orbital Infrastructure with Haven-1 Space Station - Vast
Pixxel Advances Hyperspectral Earth Observation with High-Resolution Imaging Satellites - Pixxel
Orbit Fab Advances In-Space Refueling Infrastructure for Satellite Life Extension - Orbit Fab
LeoLabs Expands Orbital Intelligence Platform for Real-Time Space Domain Awareness - LeoLabs
Astroscale Advances Debris Inspection with ADRAS-J Mission - Astroscale Holdings
SES’s O3b mPOWER Satellite Network to Connect Seven New Petrobras FPSOs - SES Space & Defense
Overview Energy Secures U.S Air Force Contract for Space Solar Power Resilience Initiative - Astranis Space Technologies
AFRL and Ursa Major Accelerate Flights with Draper Liquid Rocket Engine's Follow-on Flight - Ursa Major
EarthDaily Launches Six Satellites to Advance Daily Global Planetary Change Measurement - EarthDaily Analytics
IonQ Launches Commercial InSAR for Automated Millimeter-Precise Earth Monitoring - IonQ
York Space Systems Expands Standardized Satellite Platforms for Scalable Space Missions - York Space Systems
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Latest Space and Satellite Whitepapers
Moonstruck! International Aspirations in Cislunar Space - The Aerospace Corporation
Delivering higher power density and low noise for New Space applications - Vicor Corporation
New Ground For Modern MILSATCOM Networks - ST Engineering
5G Non-terrestrial Networks - Rohde & Schwarz
High Performance Wet Tantalum Capacitors for Space Applications - Vishay
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Raltron Electronics
Satellite OCXOs, made in Miami, FL
Raltron OCXOs, developed for BUCs, ground systems, LEO satellites and launch systems. Provide low-power, ultra-stable, low phase noise frequency references from 10 MHz to 100 MHz for demanding RF, microwave, and timing architectures. Click here to learn more.
Featured Space and Satellite Products
Space Qualified Digital Phase Shifter
1.2-1.4 GHz L-Band 6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter
Space Qualified Digital Phase Shifter  from United Monolithic Semiconductors

The CHP3010-QFG from United Monolithic Semiconductors is a Space Qualified Digital Phase Shifter designed for precise phase control in L-band RF and microwave systems. Operating across the 1.2 to 1.4 GHz frequency range, that delivers reliable broadband performance for high-reliability defense and space applications. The device provides a full 360° phase adjustment range with a fine phase resolution of 5.625°, enabled through the 6-bit digital control architecture. It exhibits an insertion loss of 7 dB, ensuring consistent signal performance while maintaining accurate phase shifting across the operating band.
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Satellite Bus & Platform
Flight-Proven 3U CubeSat Platform
Satellite Bus & Platform  from Serenum Space

The V-Bus 3U from Serenum Space is a Flight-Proven 3U CubeSat Platform engineered for advanced nanosatellite missions requiring reliable subsystem integration, high pointing precision and flexible payload accommodation. Designed with flight-proven heritage from the VZLUSAT missions, it ensures dependable in-orbit performance and operational reliability for commercial, institutional and scientific applications. The platform provides a payload volume of 1.75U and supports payload masses up to 1.2 kg, enabling integration of advanced sensors, communication systems and scientific instruments.
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Space Qualified RF Termination
DC–18 GHz Space-Qualified SMA Female Termination
Space Qualified RF Termination  from Cinch Connectivity Solutions

The SQT-018x-M0-SMA-02 from Cinch Connectivity Solutions is a space-qualified RF termination designed to provide accurate signal absorption and impedance matching across a wide frequency range. Operating from DC to 18 GHz, it enables stable RF performance in high-frequency communication and payload systems. It supports an average power rating of 0.5 W and can handle peak power levels of up to 50 W under specified pulse conditions, making it suitable for both continuous and pulsed RF applications. The device features a compact and lightweight design, with a mass of approximately 7.1 g and dimensions of 0.71 × 0.312 inches.
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Space Qualified Resistor
Space-Qualified Working Standard Resistor
Space Qualified Resistor  from Alpha Electronics

The CSR-106 from Alpha Electronics is a space-qualified working standard resistor designed for high-precision measurement and calibration applications. Featuring a resistance value of 10 MΩ, it provides stable and accurate performance for demanding electrical systems. It offers an exceptional accuracy of ±10 ppm and a low power coefficient of ±0.01 ppm/mW, ensuring minimal drift and high stability under varying power conditions. It supports a power rating of 0.1 W, with a maximum working voltage of 1000 V and a maximum current of 0.1 mA, enabling reliable operation in precision circuits. It delivers superior long-term stability and low noise performance.
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Low Noise Block
Ku-band Dual-Band Low Noise Block (LNB)
Low Noise Block  from RevGo

The RGLN-U from RevGo is a Ku-band Dual-Band Low Noise Block designed for reliable signal reception in VSAT and satellite communication systems. It supports a range of applications including maritime communication, 5G backhaul, satellite news gathering and fixed or portable terminals. With configurable single and dual-band operation, the unit provides flexibility for diverse deployment requirements across modern satellite networks.This LNB offers a low noise figure option down to 0.8 dB, ensuring enhanced signal sensitivity and improved reception performance. It features a PLL-based architecture with an internal reference and local oscillator stability of ±3 ppm.
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Raltron Electronics
Satellite TCXOs & VCXOs made in Miami, FL
Raltron TCXOs provide compact, low power crystal references with excellent temperature stability for precise satellite communication and GNSS timing. Raltron VCXOs maintain tight frequency and phase alignment in satellite and GNSS systems. Click Here
Satellite Transponder
High-Reliability Satellite Transponder
Satellite Transponder  from Space Micro

The µSTDN-100 from Voyager Technologies is a high-reliability satellite transponder designed for telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) as well as mission data communication across multiple orbital regimes. Operating with a transmitter frequency range of 2200–2300 MHz and a receiver frequency range of 2025–2120 MHz, it enables robust bidirectional communication for satellite platforms. This transponder supports channel bandwidths of up to 10 MHz with a frequency stability of ±20 ppm, ensuring reliable signal integrity across varying mission conditions. It delivers transmitter data rates of up to 5 Mbps and receiver data rates of up to 256 Mbps.
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Space Qualified Oscillator
10–25 MHz Quartz Crystal Oscillator
Space Qualified Oscillator  from Morion US

The QR-MV-432 from Morion US is a high-performance quartz crystal oscillator designed to provide stable and precise frequency generation for RF, communication and timing systems. Operating across a frequency range of 10–25 MHz, it enables reliable signal reference for a wide range of electronic applications.This oscillator offers a frequency tolerance between ±15 and ±50 ppm, ensuring accurate and consistent performance under varying operating conditions. It features a low motional resistance of less than 25 ohms, supporting efficient oscillation, reduced power loss and improved startup behavior in oscillator circuits.The device is housed in a compact HC-49/S package measuring 10.55 × 11 × 4.65 mm.
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Space Qualified Capacitor
100 V Space-Qualified Hybrid Capacitor
Space Qualified Capacitor  from Quantic Evans

The HC3D100681 from Quantic Evans is a 100 V Space-Qualified Hybrid Capacitor designed for high-power energy storage and filtering in demanding aerospace and defense applications. With an operating voltage range from 65 to 100 V and a high capacitance value of 680 µF, it enables stable power delivery and effective transient suppression in spaceborne electronic systems. This capacitor is well suited for applications requiring high energy density and reliable performance under extreme conditions.This hybrid capacitor features a low equivalent series resistance (ESR) of 0.5 milliohms, supporting high ripple current handling and improved efficiency in power circuits.
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GaN Power Transistor
100 V Radiation Hardened Power Transistor
GaN Power Transistor  from EPC Space

The EPC7018DSH from EPC Space is a Radiation-Hardened GaN Power Transistor designed for high-efficiency switching and power conversion in critical aerospace, defense and satellite systems. With a drain-source voltage rating of 100 V, this transistor supports advanced power architectures in high-reliability and commercial space environments. Engineered for demanding applications, the device delivers high power density and robust performance under radiation exposure. This rad-hardened GaN transistor provides a continuous drain current of up to 67 A and supports pulsed drain currents up to 268 A, enabling high-power operation in dynamic switching conditions.
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Space Qualified RF Transistor
26 GHz GaAs FET Power Transistor
Space Qualified RF Transistor  from MicroWave Technology

The MwT-2 from MicroWave Technology is a GaAs MESFET Transistor designed for high-frequency amplification in both wideband and narrowband RF applications. It supports operation across a broad frequency range from 500 MHz to 26 GHz, including wideband performance from 6 to 18 GHz, making it suitable for diverse microwave and millimeter-wave systems. It is engineered to deliver reliable gain and output power in high-frequency communication circuits. This transistor provides an output power of +24.5 dBm at 12 GHz and offers a small-signal gain of 9 dB for efficient amplification. It features a gate-to-source breakdown voltage of -12 V and a gate-to-drain breakdown voltage of typically -12 V.
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