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Date: October 10, 2023
 
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Latest Space and Satellite News
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Firefly Successfully Completes Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Structure Ahead of NASA Moon Mission

Firefly Aerospace

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QuantX Labs and SSTL Collaborate to Advance Australian Quantum Technology in Space

Surrey Satellite Technology

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iLAuNCH Trailblazer Project Aims to Reduce Satellite Mass with Carbon Composite Technology

ILAUNCH

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E-Space Demonstrates Innovative LEO Space System Capabilities During DoD's Test Program

E-Space

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NASA Selects SpaceX to Provide Launch Services for Space Weather Satellites

SpaceX

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Keysight Unveils Phased Array Antenna Calibration Solution for Satcom Applications

Keysight Technologies

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Intuitive Machines Opens Lunar Production and Operations Center at Houston Spaceport

Intuitive Machines

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Rocket Lab Inaugurates New Engine Development Center in Long Beach California

Rocket Lab

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NASA Selects Umbra as a Commercial SAR Data Provider for their CSDA Program

Umbra

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Voyager Space and Northrop Grumman Collaborate for Starlab Space Station Project

Airbus

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Axiom Space Collaborates with Prada to Design NASA’s Next-Gen Lunar Spacesuits

Axiom Space

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CesiumAstro, SES, and Hughes Team Up to Showcase Scalable Ka-Band SATCOM Terminal

CesiumAstro

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Spire Global Selected for IDIQ Contract by NASA to Provide Earth Observation Data

Spire Global

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mmTron Introduces Highest Efficiency GaN Amplifier MMIC for LEO Satellite Downlinks

mmTron

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Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes Fifth Human Spaceflight Mission

Virgin Galactic

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ISRO Set to Begin Unmanned Flight Tests as Part of the Gaganyaan Mission

ISRO

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ULA's Atlas V Rocket Successfully Launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper Satellites

United Launch Alliance

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PLD Space Makes History Completing the Launch of First Private European Rocket

PLD Space

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Featured Space and Satellite Products
Inertial Measurement Unit
Inertia Measurement Unit for Satellites and Launch Vehicles
Inertial Measurement Unit  from Safran Group

The STIM300 from Safran Group is an Inertial Measurement Unit with an input angular rate of +/- 400 degrees/sec and bias stability of 0.3 degrees/h. This IMU has a sampling frequency of 2000 samples/sec and an angular random walk of 0.15 Degrees/vh. It measures 44.8 x 38.6 x 21.5 mm. The STIM300 is ideal for satellites, launch vehicles, missile systems, remote weapon systems, DIRCM, and target acquisition systems.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
1–2 GHz Solid State Broadband High Power Amplifier
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Empower RF

The 2224 from Empower RF is a SATCOM Amplifier System with a frequency range of 1 - 2 GHz. It has an output power of 150 W and a gain of 56 dB. This amplifier system has an operating voltage of 100 - 250 V. This amplifier system utilizes GaN on SiC power devices that provide high gain, wide dynamic range, and good linearity. It measures 11.00 x 8.00 x 23.60 inches and is ideal for broadband high-power linear applications.
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Space Qualified Oscillator
Radiation Tolerant Crystal Oscillator for LEO Satellites
Space Qualified Oscillator  from Greenray Industries

The T1354 from Greenray Industries is a space qualified oscillator with a frequency range of 10-100 MHz and a frequency stability of ± 1-7 ppm. It requires a supply voltage of 3-5.25 V and has a current consumption of 35 mA. It is radiation hardened to 100 krad (Si) total dose (TID). This oscillator is ideal for high-orbit transponders, RF telemetry systems, multiband terminals, upconverters, and low-orbit satellite applications.
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Spacecraft Valve
Thruster Flow Control Spacecraft Valve
Spacecraft Valve  from Nammo AS

The SVS06-11 from Nammo AS is a Spacecraft Valve with a proof pressure of 33 bara and a burst pressure of 55 bara. This flow control valve is compatible with N2O4, MON-3, MMH, and hydrazine (N2H4) propellants and has a MEOP of 22 bara. It has a pressure flow range of up to 180g/s and an internal leakage of 1 x10-4 scc/s GHe. It requires an input operating voltage of 18-27 V DC and has a power consumption of 41.7W.
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Satellite Modem
Satellite Modem for OEM Systems Integrators
Satellite Modem  from ORBCOMM

The OG2 from ORBCOMM is a Satellite Modem that delivers connectivity over the ORBCOMM VHF network. This modem requires an input voltage of 2.8-15 VDC and an input current of 3 µA to 1.6 A. The modem has a small footprint measuring 40 x 70 x 10.5 mm. The OG2 can easily be integrated into hardware solutions enabling asset tracking and monitoring applications within the marine, heavy equipment, and transportation markets.
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Space Qualified Power Transformer
21300 µH Space Grade Current Sense Transformer
Space Qualified Power Transformer  from Vanguard Electronics

The SCS306 from Vanguard Electronics is a Space Qualified Power Transformer with a primary voltage of 144 V. It is an SMD (Surface Mount Device) with an inductance of 21300 µH and a DCR (Direct Current Resistance) of 2.9 ohms. It comes in a T-2 package with a DWV of 500 V. The termination type is Pb (Lead) with a tin/lead finish and is MIL-STD-981 compliant. It measures 0.61 x 0.61 x 0.475 in and is suitable for space-grade applications.
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SATCOM Low Noise Block
Ka-band SATCOM Low Noise Block
SATCOM Low Noise Block  from EM Solutions

The 01-317C from EM Solutions is a SATCOM Low Noise Block with a Ka-band input frequency range of 19.2-21.2 GHz and an L-band output frequency range of 1000-2000 MHz. This LNB has a minimum gain of 60 dB and a maximum noise figure of 1.5 dB. It has an input VSWR of 1.3:1, and a phase noise of up to -115 dBc/Hz. The LNB requires a DC supply voltage of 11-30 V. It has a mass of 400 g and measures 100 x 65 x 51 mm.
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Launch Vehicle Actuator
Launch Vehicle Electromechanical Linear Actuator
Launch Vehicle Actuator  from Moog

The TVC Upper Stage (3.4 hp) from Moog is a Launch Vehicle Actuator with a horsepower of 3.4 hp and a stall load capacity of 11800 lbf. This actuator has a powerpoint of 2.49 in/sec ( at 8892 lbf). It has a mass of 32 lbs and a null length of 13.65 inches (centered). The actuator is used to provide thrust vector control for launch vehicles and has been used in several launch vehicles such as Antares, Delta IV, Centaur, and Vega.
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Space Qualified Solid State Relay
Non-Latching Space Grade DPDT Relay
Space Qualified Solid State Relay  from Teledyne Relays

The HRS412V from Teledyne Relays is a Space Qualified Solid State Relay that operates from DC to 1 GHz. This relay has a breakdown voltage of 100 V and an insulation resistance of 10,000 MO. It has an operating time of 3 ms and a release time of 2 ms. The relay has a resistive load current of 1A, has a mass of 2.55 g and comes in a gold-plated or solder-coated lead finish. It is suitable for demanding space flight applications.
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Satellite Antenna System
6U CubeSat Antenna System
Satellite Antenna System  from GomSpace

The ANT-6F UHF from GomSpace is a Satellite Antenna System with a frequency range of 340 - 680 MHz. This turnstile antenna system has a maximum gain of 3 dB and an impedance of 50 Ohms. It has an insertion loss of 1-2.2 dB and an isolation of 15 dB. The antenna system uses a dual-port which design provides redundancy in RF communication and consists of a Glass-Polyimide PCB material. It measures 221.7 x 116.7 x 5.3 mm.
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Thermal Vacuum Chamber
Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Space Component Testing
Thermal Vacuum Chamber  from Weiss-Technik

The TVC - Space Simulator 700L by Weiss-Technik is a Thermal Vacuum Chamber with a pressure vacuum capability of 10^-6 mbar and an operating temperature range of -50 to 100 deg C. The vacuum chamber has a test space volume of 780 x 1000 mm and measures 2500 x 3840 x 1800 mm. It is ideal for performing thermal cycling tests under secondary vacuum conditions on electronic components for space applications.
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Space Qualified RF Mixer
6-10 GHz I/Q Mixer for Space Applications
Space Qualified RF Mixer  from Qorvo

The CMD182C4 from Qorvo is a Space Qualified RF Mixer with an RF frequency range of 6-10 GHz and an IF frequency range of DC to 3.5 GHz. This mixer has a conversion loss of 6 dB and an image rejection of 30 dB. It is Pb-Free RoHS compliant and comes in a 4x4 mm SMT package. The mixer is suitable for applications such as Electronic Warfare (EW), C-band radar, X-band radar, space, Satcom, and test and measurement.
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VSAT Terminal
Ka-band Flat-Panel VSAT Terminal
VSAT Terminal  from L3Harris Technologies

The DARKWING from L3Harris Technologies is a VSAT Terminal with a transmit frequency range of 29-31 GHz and a receive frequency range of 19.2-21.2 GHz. It is designed to fit in a backpack or laptop-sized case and measures 17.00 x 11.20 x 3.25 inches. It has a terminal mass of 27.2 lbs. This VSAT terminal is ideal for providing high-speed data communications for the Internet, VPN connectivity, and video transmission.
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Spacecraft Thruster
2-6 kW Hall Effect Thruster
Spacecraft Thruster  from Busek

The BHT-6000 from Busek is a Spacecraft Thruster with a thrust range of 298-325 uN and a specific impulse of 2029-2708 sec. This solar electric thruster has a discharge power of 5000-6000 W and is compatible with propellants such as Xenon, Krypton, and Iodine. It requires a supply voltage of 300-600 V. This thruster is ideal for applications such as the lunar gateway, GEO communications spacecraft, and solar electric space tugs.
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Space Qualified Capacitor
0.15 uF Space Grade Tantalum Surface Mount Capacitor
Space Qualified Capacitor  from KEMET

The T493A154M035CB611B by KEMET is a Space-Qualified Capacitor with a capacitance of 0.15 uF and designed to meet rigorous space standards such as MIL–PRF–55365 and MIL–STD–1580. It is epoxy molded and complies with outgassing testing under ASTM E 595. This RoHS-compliant capacitor measures 3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches and is ideal for decoupling and filtering in defense and aerospace applications.
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RF Transistor
45W GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor
RF Transistor  from United Monolithic Semiconductors

The CHK8201-SYA from United Monolithic Semiconductors is an RF Transistor with an operating frequency of up to 4 GHz. This transistor has a small signal gain of 22 dB and a saturated output power of 45 W. It requires a DC bias voltage of 50 V. This transistor offers general-purpose and broadband solutions for a variety of RF power applications and is well-suited for multi-purpose applications such as space and telecommunication.
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Test Loop Translator
Ka-band Test Loop Translator
Test Loop Translator  from Atlantic Microwave

The LNI-2500-2700-Ka from Atlantic Microwave is a Test Loop Translator with a downlink L-band frequency range of 0.8-2.6 GHz. The test loop translator has an LO frequency of 25-27 GHz with an internal and external frequency reference of 10 MHz. It measures 19 x 2U x 13.5 inches and is ideal for applications such as Ku-band and Q-band models, loop-back translation Tx to L-band, L-band noise injection, and testing of RF chains.
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Sun Sensor
Space-Qualified Digital Sun Sensor
Sun Sensor  from NewSpace Systems

The NFSS-411 from NewSpace Systems is a Space-Qualified Digital Sun Sensor with an in-orbit lifetime of more than 5 years in LEO. This compact sensor exhibits exceptional precision with an accuracy of less than 0.1 deg RMS error over 136 deg. The NFSS-411 is radiation-resistant, with a total ionizing dose tolerance of up to 20 krad, and uses a synthetic sapphire window with a reflective metal coating. It measures 34 x 40 x 20 mm.
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