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Date: December 26, 2023
 
Latest Space and Satellite News
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Trending Spacecraft Thrusters in 2023
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Milestones Accomplished by the ISS National Laboratory in 2023

ISS National Laboratory

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Equatorial Launch Australia Unveils Completed Designs for Multi-Rocket Reusable Launch Pads

Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA)

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HawkEye 360 Enhances Spectrum Scanning with Acquisition of RF Solutions from Maxar

HawkEye 360

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Axiom Space Collaborates with Kepler Space and Skyloom for World's First Orbital Data Center

Kepler

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Viasat and Safran Data Systems Collaborate to Transform Launch Vehicle Telemetry with InRange

Viasat

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Sidus Space's LizzieSat Successfully Completes Vibration Testing Ahead of SpaceX Launch

Sidus Space

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Thales Alenia Space Selects UK’s National Satellite Test Facility for FLEX Satellite Testing

Thales Group

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NASA’s BurstCube Achieves Significant Milestones on Journey to Launch

NASA

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Firefly Aerospace Prepares to Launch Alpha FLTA004 Mission for Lockheed Martin

Firefly Aerospace

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SaxaVord Awarded Spaceport License by Civil Aviation Authority

OneWeb

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Blue Origin Successfully Completes 24th New Shepard Mission to Space

Blue Origin

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Virgin Galactic Announces Flight Window for Galactic 06 Commercial Spaceflight

Virgin Galactic

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Astrobotic’s Peregrine Lunar Lander Mission Fueled and Ready for Launch

Astrobotic Technology

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Intuitive Machines Announces Multi-Day Launch Window for IM-1 Lunar Mission

Intuitive Machines

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Teledyne e2v HiRel Introduces New Space-Screened GaN HEMTs

Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

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Pale Blue Partners with TOKYO KEIKI for Mass Production of Satellite Propulsion Systems

Pale Blue

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L3Harris Clears Critical Design and Production Reviews for SDA's Missile Tracking Satellites

L3Harris Technologies

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TrustPoint Partners with SpiderOak to Elevate Security for its GNSS Infrastructure

TrustPoint

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NASA Successfully Tests 3D-Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine

NASA

Latest Space and Satellite Whitepapers
Radio Over Satellite Solution - Hytera Communications Corporation
Satellite-as-a-service a new approach for space industry - Exodus Orbitals
VSAT 5 Must-Have System Characteristics - Winegard Company
Designing BUC/SSPAS for Airborne applications - Norsat
Satellite and Operations Information for Generation of Precise GNSS Orbit and Clock Products - International GNSS Service
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Featured Space and Satellite Products
Star Tracker
Star Tracker for CubeSats
Star Tracker  from CubeSat Pointing

The KU Leuven from CubeSat Pointing is a Star Tracker with a cross-boresight of 2 inches (1s) and an around boresight of 10 inches (1s). This star tracker can track up to 16 stars and has an update rate of 10 Hz. It features an on-board calibration algorithm and has a built-in baffle to reduce the effects of stray light. It requires an interface supply voltage of 3.3 V and has a nominal power consumption of less than 1 W. The star tracker measures 95 x 50 x 45 mm.
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SATCOM Antenna
1.8m Ku-Band Flyaway Antenna
SATCOM Antenna  from Norsat

The WFA180KU-EU from Norsat is a SATCOM Antenna with a Rx frequency range of 10.70-12.75 GHz and a Tx frequency range of 13.75-14.50 GHz. It has a reflector size of 1.8 m for signal reception and offers an azimuth range of +/- 180 deg and an elevation range of 0-90 deg. It has a reflector mass of 50 Kg and measures 121 x 44 x 68 cm (L x W x H). The antenna is ideal for remote enterprise, energy, emergency, and media applications.
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DC to DC Converter
28 V Radiation Hardened Isolated Power Converter
DC to DC Converter  from Microchip Technology

The SA50-28-15S from Microchip Technology is a DC-to-DC Converter that converts a DC input voltage of 20-40 V to a DC output voltage of 15 V.  It has a ripple voltage range of 75-150 mVpp and an output current of 3.4 A. This radiation-hardened converter delivers an output power of up to 51 W and has an efficiency of up to 82% (full load). The converter has flight-proven technology with a high MTBF and is ideal for space and military applications.
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Reaction Wheel
Small Satellite Class Reaction Wheel Assembly
Reaction Wheel  from Honeywell Aerospace

The HC9 from Honeywell Aerospace is a Satellite Reaction Wheel that is designed for small satellites with a mission life of about 7 years and a storage life of about 2 years. It has a torque of 0.2 Nm and an angular momentum of 11.5 Nms. This radiation-hardened reaction wheel features a proven spin-bearing design and optimized momentum density packaging. It has a mass of less than 5.5 kg and measures 115 x 250 mm in dimension.
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Test Loop Translator
S-Band Satellite Test Loop Translator
Test Loop Translator  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The AWLT- S100 from Advantech Wireless Technologies is a Test Loop Translator with an RF input frequency range of 2025-2120 MHz and an RF output frequency range of 2200-2295 MHz. This S-band test loop translator emulates 221/240 ratio from a coherent transponder and has a high stability internal reference of 10 MHz. It has an input/output impedance of 50 Ohm. The AWLT- S100 measures 114 x 127 x 533 mm and is ideal for satcom applications.
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Space Qualified Fixed Attenuator
DC to 18 GHz Space Qualified Fixed Attenuator
Space Qualified Fixed Attenuator  from Cinch Connectivity Solutions

The SQA-0180-02-SMA-02 from Cinch Connectivity Solutions is a Space Qualified Fixed Attenuator with a frequency range of DC-18 GHz and an attenuation value of 2 dB. This RoHS-compliant attenuator has an average power consumption of 2 W and an attenuation accuracy of +/- 0.7 dB. The body of the attenuator is constructed using stainless steel and has a passivated finish. This fixed attenuator is ideal for all orbits and deep space missions.
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Satellite On-Board Computer (OBC)
Cubesat Onboard Computer Module
Satellite On-Board Computer (OBC)  from SPACEMANIC

The OBC-SM-DT-SAMV71 from SPACEMANIC is a Satellite On-Board Computer (OBC) that uses a 32-bit Cortex-M7 microcontroller and Spacemanic motherboard. This OBC has a flash storage capacity of 128 MB and a 384Kbytes multi-port SRAM. It features an onboard temperature sensor, gyro sensor, magnetometer, and accelerometer sensor. The OBC is suitable for nanosatellite C&DH, TT&C, mass storage, and ADCS.
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SATCOM Block Up Converter
20W Ku-Band SATCOM Block Up Converter
SATCOM Block Up Converter  from Amkom Design Group Inc

The AMKU20 from Amkom Design Group is a Ku-band SATCOM Block Up Converter with an operating RF frequency range of 13.75-14.5 GHz and an operating IF frequency of 950-1700 MHz. It has a local oscillator with a frequency option of 12.80 GHz or 13.05 GHz and has a rated power of up to 20W. It supports RS-232, RS-485 plus Ethernet interface, and N-type or F-type IF connectors . The BUC has a mass of 1.4 Kg and measures 152 x 94 x 74 mm.
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Space Qualified Capacitor
0.47-68 µF Space Level Tantalum Chip Capacitors
Space Qualified Capacitor  from Kyocera AVX

The TBC SERIES from Kyocera AVX is a Space Qualified Capacitor with a capacitance range of 0.47-68 µF and a capacitance tolerance of +/-5%, +/-10%, or +/-20%.  This capacitor has a rated voltage of 4-20 V and a category voltage range of 2.7-13.3 V. It has a surge voltage range of 3.5-26.7 V and is available in 0603, 0805, and 1206 case sizes. It is ideal for applications such as space exploration vehicles and satellites.
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Power Processing Unit for Thruster
Power Processing Unit for Hall Thruster
Power Processing Unit for Thruster  from Space Electric Thruster Systems (SETS)

The PPU-500 from Space Electric Thruster Systems (SETS) is a Power Processing Unit for Thruster that transforms onboard voltage from 200-500 W to power hall thruster. This PPU requires a power supply of 50-90 W for one or two cathodes and has an efficiency of up to 90%. The PPU-500 has a mass of 4.3 kg and measures 321 x 255 x 94 mm. It is suitable for missions from government-class spacecraft to commercial satellite constellations.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
25W Ka-Band Solid State Power Amplifier
SATCOM Amplifier System  from ITS Electronics

The PA-30A031A0-4455 from ITS Electronics is a SATCOM Amplifier System with an operating frequency range of 30-31 GHz. It has a return loss of 18 dB and a 1dB compression point of 25 W. This solid-state amplifier has a gain range of 55 dB and a spurious of -60 dBc. It requires a power supply of 100-127 V AC and has a power consumption of 450 VA. This power amplifier supports Ethernet and RJ45 interfaces and WR-28 RF I/O connectors.
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Space Qualified Oscillator
10-50 MHz TCXO for Space Applications
Space Qualified Oscillator  from AXTAL GmbH & Co. KG

The AXLE7050S from AXTAL GmbH & Co. KG is a Space Qualified Oscillator with a frequency range of 10-50 MHz and a frequency stability range of +/- 1-3 ppm. The oscillator has a frequency adjustment range of up to +/-10 ppm. It requires a supply voltage of 3.15-3.45 V and has a current consumption of 2-6 mA. It has a mass of 1 g and measures 7 x 5 x 1.8 mm. The oscillator is suitable for low-earth orbit and medium-earth orbit space applications.
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SATCOM Transceiver
10 W X-Band GaN Transceiver
SATCOM Transceiver  from Communications & Power Industries

The TR61 from Communications & Power Industries is a SATCOM Transceiver with an input frequency range of 950-1450 MHz and an output frequency range of 7.9-8.4 GHz. The transceiver has a transmit/receive phase noise (SSB) of up to -112 dBc/Hz. The transceiver is designed to meet MIL-STD-810G environmental requirements and can directly be mounted on the antenna to maximize operational efficiency. It is ideal for SATCOM applications.
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Space Qualified Solid State Relay
Radiation Hardened Hybrid Solid State Relay
Space Qualified Solid State Relay  from Modular Devices

The 53808 from Modular Devices is a Space Qualified Solid State Relay with a bias voltage of 4.7-5.3 V and a command current of 0.1-2.0 mA. It has a contact rating current of 10 A and a contact rating voltage of 50 V. This relay has a contact resistance of 0.075-0.2 ohm and a power dissipation of 4 W. It has a mass of 30 g and is available in an 18-pin seam weld chassis mount with a flange. The 53808 relay is ideal for military and aerospace applications.
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Attach and Release Mechanism
Hold Down and Release Mechanism for Satellites
Attach and Release Mechanism  from Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

The 9103 from Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is an Attach and Release Mechanism with a proof load rating of 41000 N and a release load rating of 35000 N. The mechanism is ideal for applications such as antennas, reflectors, solar arrays, deployable radiators, booms, masts, scientific instruments, satellite and spacecraft deployments, missile payload separation, launch vehicles, and missile stage and fairing separation.
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