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Date: October 31, 2023
 
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Redwire to Provide Onboard Computer for ESA’s Comet Interceptor Mission

Redwire Space

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CACI Secures NASA Contract for Spaceflight Systems, Simulation and Software Technology

CACI International

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MDA Selects SpaceX to Launch CHORUS Earth Observation Constellation

SpaceX

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Rocket Lab Receives Authorization from FAA to Resume Electron Launches

Rocket Lab

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Northrop Grumman Completes Critical Design Review for Missile Warning Ground Station

Northrop Grumman Corporation

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TESAT Successfully Completes Interoperability Tests for its Optical Communication Terminal

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG

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KYOCERA AVX Supplied Key Components for Landmark Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Mission

Kyocera AVX

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Intuitive Machines Announces Launch Date for Historic U.S. Lunar Mission

Intuitive Machines

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Lockheed Martin Selects Terran Orbital to Build Satellite Buses for SDA’s T2TL Beta Constellation

Lockheed Martin

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Riverside Research Awards Subcontract to Spire for the USSF Space Domain Awareness Program

Spire Global

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NASA Awards NOAA’s QuickSounder Spacecraft Contract to Southwest Research Institute

Southwest Research Institute

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Axiom Space and UK Space Agency Sign Agreement for Future Human Spaceflight Missions

Axiom

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Featured Space and Satellite Products
Launch Vehicle Actuator
Launch Vehicle Electromechanical Rotary Actuator
Launch Vehicle Actuator  from Moog

The Fin Control (1.6 hp) from Moog is a Launch Vehicle Actuator with a horsepower of 1.6 hp and a stall torque of 3000 in/lbf. This electromechanical rotary actuator has a powerpoint of 2,000 in/lbf (at 300 deg/sec) and requires a supply voltage of 150 VDC. It has a mass of 12.3 lbs and a stroke of +/- 50 degrees. This flight-proven actuator has been used on several launch vehicles such as Antares, Delta IV, Centaur, and Vega.
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Space Reflector
S-Band Spacecraft Reflector For High-Gain Applications
Space Reflector  from L3Harris Technologies

The S-Band Folded Rib Reflector from L3Harris Technologies is a Space Reflector with an operating frequency of UHF to S-band. This folded rib reflector has a deployed geometry of 1.2 m diameter and 8.1 m center offset. It has a mass of 94.1 Kg and stowed dimensions of 4.3 x 0.7 m. The large aperture configuration of this reflector provides improved performance on mobile media services and synthetic aperture radar missions.
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Space Qualified Capacitor
9.4-1980 µF Space-Qualified Capacitor
Space Qualified Capacitor  from Kyocera AVX

The TCP SERIES from Kyocera AVX is a Space Qualified Capacitor with capacitance ranging from 9.4-1980 µF. The capacitor uses a stacked construction which is compatible with a wide range of SMT board assembly processes and is designed by MIL-PRF-55365. It has a surge voltage range of 5.3-66.7 V. The capacitor measures 7.82 x 8.13 x 9.14 mm and is suitable for applications in satellites and space exploration vehicles.
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Satellite Battery
125 Wh Small Spacecraft Battery
Satellite Battery  from EnerSys

The ABSL 3s4p 10.8V 11.6Ah from EnerSys is a Satellite Battery with a capacity of 11.6 Ah and an energy of 125 Wh. It has a 3s4p configuration with a 51-position Mico-D connector and features ABSL Li-ion cell technology. This satellite battery has a mass of 980 g. It includes a single connector and does not require cell-balancing electronics which makes it easy to use and integrate with spacecraft for high-profile civilian and military missions.
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Space Qualified MOSFETs
Radiation Hardened P-Channel MOSFET
Space Qualified MOSFETs  from Infineon Technologies

The IRHE9130 from Infineon Technologies is a Space Qualified MOSFET with a gate-to-source voltage of +/- 20 V and a continuous drain current of -4.1 to -6.5 V. It has a radiation tolerance TID of up to 100 kRads (Si) and is Single Event Effect (SEE) hardened. It comes in a hermetically sealed ceramic package. It is designed using IR HiRel RADHard HEXFET technology which makes it ideal for space and satellite applications.
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SATCOM Antenna
7.25-31 GHz Carbon Fiber Flyaway SATCOM Antenna
SATCOM Antenna  from Sat-Lite Technologies

The 1021 Agilis from Sat-Lite Technologies is a SATCOM Antenna that operates from 7.25-31 GHz. It has a mid-band gain of 35.7-47.7 dBi and a noise temperature of 80-153 degree K. It has a maximum axial ratio of 1.5 dB and a cross-polarization of -21.3 dB(X), -35 - -25 dB(Ku) and -24.8 - -21.3 dB(Ka). This Intelsat and Eutelsat-compliant antenna measures 24.9 x 23.7 x 13.1 inches and is ideal for commercial and military applications.
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Satellite Laser Communication Terminal
CubeSat Laser Communication Transmitter
Satellite Laser Communication Terminal  from Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG

The CubeLCT from Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG is a Satellite Laser Communication Terminal with a range of 1500 Km from LEO to ground. This terminal has a channel data rate of 100 Mbps (LEO to ground) and 1 Mbps TC Channel (ground to LEO). The terminal has a mass of 397 g and measures 9 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm. It has a lifetime of 3 years in LEO orbit and is ideal for CubeSat LEO to ground laser communications.
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SATCOM Block Up Converter
20 W Ka-Band Block Up Converter
SATCOM Block Up Converter  from ACORDE

The ACTX-Ka20W-Ex-V4 from ACORDE is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an input frequency range of 950-2000 MHz, an output frequency range of 27.5-31.0 GHz, and a power consumption of up to 150 W. The BUC is designed according to MIL-STD-188-164C and for harsh environmental conditions. It is ideal for professional and military satellite communication systems such as ground, SOTP, SOTM, and maritime.
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Space Qualified Power Transformer
2.2 mH Space Grade Current Sense Transformer
Space Qualified Power Transformer  from Vanguard Electronics

The SCS201 from Vanguard Electronics is a Space Qualified Power Transformer with a primary voltage of 20 V and a primary current of 5 A. This transformer has a dielectric withstanding voltage of 500 V AC and an insulation resistance of 10K MOhm. This space-grade transformer comes in a transfer molded package with tin-lead terminations. It is built to meet MIL-STD-981 space standards and is ideal for automatic placement.
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Antenna Pointing Mechanism
Space-Qualified Antenna Pointing Mechanism
Antenna Pointing Mechanism  from Kongsberg

The KARMA-7 FG from Kongsberg is an Antenna Pointing Mechanism with a frequency range of 25.5-27 GHz and a system gain of 31 dBi. The antenna pointing mechanism has an insertion loss of 0.8 dB. It consists of two main sub-systems with a traditional azimuth over elevation configuration and an RF system. This mechanism has been used in MetOp-SG Ka-band data downlink, CHIME, ROSE-L, and LSTM satellite missions.
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Test Loop Translator
7.9-8.4 GHz RF Test Loop Translator
Test Loop Translator  from MICRONICS

The MCS-TLT-0807-08AC from MICRONICS is a Test Loop Translator with an input frequency range of 7.9-8.4 GHz and an output frequency range of 7.25-7.75 GHz. This test loop translator has a LO frequency of 6.95 GHz, a gain of up to -30 dB, and a mass of 5.4 Kg. It has a noise figure of 25 dB and a low phase noise of -120 dBc to meet the VSAT profile. The test loop translator is suitable for satellite communication applications.
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Space Qualified Solid State Relay
Non-Latching Space Grade DPDT Relay
Space Qualified Solid State Relay  from Teledyne Relays

The HR412K from Teledyne Relays is a Space-Qualified Solid State Relay with a breakdown voltage of 100 V. It has a dielectric strength of 500Vrms and a negative coil DC transient of 1 V. This non-latching relay has a frequency range of DC-3 GHz and a 2 form C (DPDT) form factor. It has a gold-plated/solder-coated lead finish. This high-shock relay has a mass of 2.55 g and is suitable for space flight applications requiring low-level switching to dry circuits up to 1 Amp.
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Spacecraft Valve
Latch Solenoid Valve for Satellites
Spacecraft Valve  from Valcor Engineering Corporation

The V27200-1050-W from Valcor Engineering Corporation is a Spacecraft Valve with a mass of 0.45 lbs. It is compatible with Krypton, Argon, Xenon, GN2, and GHe propellants and has a pressure rating of up to 4500 psig. The V27200-1050-W has a short pulse duration of about 100 mS. It is suitable for prime applications such as satellites, spacecraft, and launch vehicles which may be solar-powered and backed up by battery.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
200 W C-Band SATCOM Power Amplifier
SATCOM Amplifier System  from AnaCom, Inc

The AnaSat SSPA C-Band 200W from AnaCom, Inc. is a SATCOM Amplifier System that operates from 5.85-7.02 GHz. It has a P1db value of 53 dBm and a small signal gain of 53 dB. The SATCOM amplifier has a built-in test feature for improved maintainability and reduced dependence on external test equipment that enables the unit to operate in extreme environmental conditions. It has a mass of 64 Kg and measures 34.5 x 12.75 x 12.4 inches.
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Space Qualified Power Divider
800-1175 MHz 2-Ways Power Splitter
Space Qualified Power Divider  from Mini Circuits

The SCN-2-11 from Mini-Circuits is a Space Qualified Power Divider that operates from 800-1175 MHz. It has a maximum phase unbalance of up to 3 degrees and an amplitude unbalance of 0.1-0.3 degrees. It features temperature-stable LTCC technology and wrap-around terminations for excellent solderability. It requires an input power of up to 20 W. The power divider is suited for applications such as GSM, ISM, and cellular.
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