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Skylo Technologies Certifies Sony's Altair ALT1250 Chipset for Operation with its Satellite Network

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DARPA Selects Umbra for Phase II of the Distributed Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) Program

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Filtronic to Supply E-Band SSPAs for SpaceX’s Starlink Constellation

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Space Tech Expo USA Announces Brand-New Technology Conference

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SES Deploys O3b mPOWER Satellites in Medium Earth Orbit to Deliver Reliable Connectivity Services

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Micro-Ant’s Airborne High-Gain Antenna Passes Key Test for Use with Iridium Aviation Terminals

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SES to Acquire Intelsat for $3.1 Billion to Expand its Satellite Space Network and Ground Infrastructure

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Mercury Systems Enters into Agreement with BlueHalo to Support the US Space Force Satellite Control System

Mercury Systems

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Reticulate Micro Introduces Ku/Ka-Band Electronically Steerable Antenna for SATCOM Terminals

Reticulate Micro

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Kratos and SES Successfully Demonstrates a Fully Virtualized SATCOM Ground System for the U.S. Army

KRATOS General Microwave

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Comtech Partners with Eutelsat OneWeb to Deliver LEO Connectivity Services to Antarctica

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

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Quectel Launches New NTN Satellite Communications Module that Supports 3GPP Release 17 IoT-NTN

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Termination
Space-Qualified 50-Ohm SMA Terminations from DC to 18 GHz
Termination  from Cinch Connectivity Solutions

The SQT-018X-X0-SMA-02 Series from Cinch Connectivity Solutions are Space-Qualified SMA Terminations that operate from DC to 18 GHz. These 50-ohm QPS (Qualified Parts for Space) terminations comply with MIL-DTL-39030 standards by achieving or exceeding 1% TML and 0.1% CVCM, and are provided in both male and female variants. They can handle an average input power of 0.5 W and a peak input power of 50 W.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 0.4 to 3 GHz for Space and Military Applications
RF Amplifier  from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

The TDLNA0430 from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 0.4 to 3 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of 21.5 dB with a noise figure of 0.35 dB and has a P1dB of 18.5 dBm. This LNA utilizes application-specific biasing and can be biased over an operating voltage of 5 V. It can be used as the first-stage LNA for advanced satellite or military communication receivers or radar systems applications.
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Power Divider
Space Qualified 2-Way Power Divider from 7.1 to 8.5 GHz
Power Divider  from Renaissance Electronics Corporation

The 10A7ND-2S-S from Renaissance Electronics Corp. is a 2-Way Power Divider that operates from 7.1 to 8.5 GHz. It can handle an input power of 25 W, provides 20 dB of isolation, and has an insertion loss of 0.55 dB. The divider has an amplitude balance of 0.3 dB and a VSWR of 1.2:1. It uses NASA-compliant low-outgassing materials and is available in a hermetically sealed module that measures 1 x 0.85 x 0.39 inches.
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Directional Coupler
20 dB Space-Qualified Directional Coupler from 100 to 2000 MHz
Directional Coupler  from Crane Aerospace & Electronics

The CBF-20A-1250 SQ from Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a Space-qualified Directional Coupler that operates from 100 to 2000 MHz. It provides 20 dB of coupling with more than 18 dB of directivity. The coupler can handle a CW input power of up to 1 W, has an insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB, and has a VSWR of less than 1.7:1.
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OCXO
Space-Qualified COTS OCXO from 80 to 125 MHz for LEO Applications
OCXO  from AXTAL

The AXIOM75SH from AXTAL is a Space-Qualified Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) that operates from 80 to 125 MHz. It provides sinewave output waveforms with a phase noise of -175 dBc/Hz (at 10 kHz offset) and has a frequency stability of ±50 ppb (vs. temperature). This commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) OCXO has a warm-up time of up to 3 minutes and a g-sensitivity of 0.5 ppb/g.
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RF Amplifier
200 W Space-Qualified GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier from 20 to 1000 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Aethercomm

The SSPA 0.020-1.000-200 from Aethercomm is a GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 20 to 1000 MHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 200 W with a small signal gain of 60 dB and a power-added efficiency (PAE) from 45 to 55%. This SSPA includes broadband GaN MMICs and discrete devices that can be tuned to operate in bands of up to 2.5 GHz and can cover the GPS L1, L2, and L5 bands.
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RF Transceiver
Space-Qualified Reconfigurable Transceiver from 17.7 to 31 GHz
RF Transceiver  from CesiumAstro

The RPU-4A1G1 from CesiumAstro is a Ka-Band Reconfigurable Transceiver that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Tx) and 27.5 to 31 GHz (Rx). It delivers data rates of over 2 Gbps and has 4 channels each for Tx and Rx with bandwidth of up to 1000 MHz (Tx/Rx) enabling applications with multiple polarizations, multiple antennas, or multi-beam apertures.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
1:1 and 1:2 Redundant Low Noise Amplifier System from 0.95 to 33 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from AmpliTech

The APT-RLNAS from Amplitech is a Redundant Low Noise Amplifier System that operates from 0.95 to 33.0 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 30 dB with a noise figure of less than 8 dB and has an output P1dB of more than +10 dBm. This amplifier provides more than 50 dB of isolation and has an AM/PM conversion of less than 0.5°/dB.
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Block Up Converter
Programmable Triple-Band Block-Up Converters from 27.5 to 30 GHz
Block Up Converter  from EM Research

The TBUC Series from EM Research are Digitally Programmable Block-Up Converters (BUCs). They can convert input frequencies (IF) from 950 – 1950 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 27.5 – 28.5 GHz (Band 1), 28.5-29.5 GHz (Band 2), and 29-30 GHz (Band 3). These BUCs deliver three block up-converters in a single compact package and any one of three bands can be selected using standard communication protocols such as CAN, RS-232, or I2C.
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Low Noise Block
Ku-Band Low Noise Block from 11.7 to 12.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Norsat

The 2008XSAF from Norsat is a Low Noise Block (LNB) that converts input frequencies (RF) from 11.7-12.2 GHz to output frequencies (IF) from 950-1450 MHz. It provides an output P1dB of more than +5 dBm with a conversion gain of 60 dB and has a LO stability of ±25 kHz. This PLL LNB has a phase noise of -93 dBc/Hz (at 100 kHz offset) and a noise figure of less than 1 dB.
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Low Noise Block
Rugged Low Noise Block Downconverters from 17.7 to 22.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from ACORDE

The ACLNBW-Ka-Ex-V2 Series from ACORDE are Low Noise Blocks that convert input frequencies (RF) from 17.7-22.2 GHz to output frequencies (IF) from 1000 to 2000 MHz. They have been designed for challenging Ka-band professional and military satellite communication systems (ground, SOTP, SOTM, maritime etc.). These LNBs provide a gain of more than 60 dB with 40 dB image rejection and have a noise figure of less than 1.8 dB.
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Low Noise Block
Low Noise Block from 37.5 to 42.5 GHz with Single/Switchable LO Frequency
Low Noise Block  from Swedish Microwave AB

The Q/V-Band Low Noise Block (LNB) from Swedish Microwave converts input frequencies from 37.50 – 42.50 GHz to output frequencies from 950 – 3450 MHz. It has an LO frequency from 36.55 to 40.55 GHz with an LO leakage of less than -60 dBm. This LNB provides a programmable gain from 40 to 55 dB with automatic temperature gain compensation and an image rejection of more than 23 dB.
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Software Defined Radio
X/S-Band Software Defined DVB-S2 Transmitter for Space Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Augustus Aerospace Company

The S2DR HRTX from Augustus Aerospace Company is a Software Defined DVB-S2 Transmitter. It operates in the X-band from 8.025 to 8.4 GHz and an optional S-band support from 2.2 to 2.3 GHz. This transmitter has symbol rates of up to 60Msym/s and supports data rates up to 267 Mbps in a 72MHz spectrum allocation.
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Beamforming IC
4x2 Beamforming IC from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz for SATCOM Applications
Beamforming IC  from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0197 from Anokiwave is a highly integrated silicon quad-core beamforming IC that operates from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz. It supports four dual polarization radiating elements with full polarization flexibility (RHCP, LHCP, linear). The receiver beamforming IC has 6-bit phase control and 5-bit gain control with the ability to provide gain compensation over temperature.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Ka-Band Payload Satellite Simulator from 17.7 to 31 GHz
Satellite Link Emulator  from Atlantic Microwave

The DSS-9800-KA from Atlantic Microwave is a Ka-band Payload Satellite Simulator with an input frequency from 27.5 to 31 GHz and an output frequency from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz. It has an LO frequency of 9.8 GHz and an LO stability of +/-1 ppm. This satellite simulator has a right-hand circular polarized antenna with a 3 dB beamwidth of 30°.
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Electronically Steerable Antenna
Multi-Orbit Electronically Steerable Antennas from 10.7 to 14.5 GHz
Electronically Steerable Antenna  from Reticulate Micro

The VALOR Series from Reticulate Micro are Electronically Steerable Antennas (ESA) that operate from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz (Rx) and 14 to 14.5 GHz (Tx). They are designed for scalability, multi-network, and multi-orbit connectivity across land mobile, airborne, UAVs, maritime and mobile or man-pack applications. These ESAs can scale from 7.5cm to 200m and provide a G/T of up to 11.7 dB/K with an EIRP of 66.5 dBmi.
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SATCOM Antenna
SATCOM Antenna from 17.7 to 31 GHz with Anti-Jam Capabilities
SATCOM Antenna  from ThinKom

The ThinAir GT 1717 from ThinKom is a SATCOM Antenna that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 to 31 GHz (Tx). It has been developed to operate on commercial and government networks, including LEO, MEO, GEO, and HEO constellations. This antenna ensures a low probability of intercept/detection and features inherent anti-jam robustness to operate in demanding EMI, EMC, and EMP environments.
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Low Noise Block
Rugged LNB Downconverter from 37.5 to 42.5 GHz for Military Applications
Low Noise Block  from ERZIA

The ERZ-LNB-3750-4250-50-3 from ERZIA is a Low Noise Block (LNB) Downconverter that converts an input frequency (RF) from 37.5 – 42.5 GHz to an output frequency (IF) from 1.25 – 1.75 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of 55 dB and has a noise figure of 2.5 dB. This downconverter has undergone high reliability and dedicated screening procedures against standard military requirements.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Weatherproof C, X, Ku and Ka-band Satellite Simulator
Satellite Link Emulator  from Tampa Microwave

The TM-PSB-QB from Tampa Microwave is a Quad-Band Satellite Simulator that supports C, X, Ku and Ka-band simulations. It provides a compact and easy-to-use solution as a training and evaluation tool for satellite earth terminals. This simulator supports RF input signals from 5.85 to 31 GHz and RF output signals from 3.625 to 21.2 GHz. It provides a mid-band gain of 30 dB, provides an image rejection of better than 50 dB and maintains an LO leakage of less than -90 dBm.
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SATCOM Terminal
Rugged SATCOM On-The-Move Terminal from 7.25 to 31 GHz
SATCOM Terminal  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

The M20-20M from General Dynamics Mission Systems is a SATCOM On-The-Move Terminal. It operates from 10.95 to 14.5 GHz (Ku-band), 20.20 to 31 GHz (Ka-MIL) and 7.25 to 8.4 GHz (X-band). This terminal has been specifically designed for ground vehicle command, control & communications (C3) missions where beyond line of sight (BLOS) SATCOM capabilities are mission critical.
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SATCOM Terminal
LEO User Terminal with Electronically Steered Antenna from 10.7 to 14.5 GHz
SATCOM Terminal  from Hughes Network Systems

The HL1120W from Hughes is a User Terminal that operates from 14.0 GHz to 14.5 GHz (Tx) and 10.7 GHz to 12.7 GHz (Rx). It has a built-in modem and delivers a downlink data rate of 195 Mbps and an uplink data rate of 32 Mbps. This full-duplex, self-aligning terminal includes a low-profile Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) with no moving parts and is optimized for operation over the OneWeb Ku-band LEO satellite constellation.
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RF Over Fiber Module
L-Band RF-Over-Fiber Module for VSAT Applications
RF Over Fiber Module  from ETL Systems

The SRY-XTXR-FB-OIEM-9XX-YYZZZ (StingRay Compact) from ETL Systems is an RF-Over-Fiber Module that operates in the L-Band. It has been developed for Satellite ground applications and enables an antenna to be located at a distance of up to 10 km from modems and other equipment. This RF-Over-Fiber module supports four transmit/receive channels in various configurations for RF/optical conversion.
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Cellular Module
Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Satellite Communication Module
Cellular Module  from Quectel

The BG95-S5 from Quectel is a Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Satellite Communication Module. It supports 3GPP Rel-17 (loT-NTN) at S-band (B256/B23) and L-band (B255) frequencies for satellite communications. This module supports multi-mode LTE Cat M1/Cat NB2/EGPRS and has integrated GNSS. With an advanced LGA package and high level of integration, this module enables integrators and developers to easily design their applications with low power consumption and mechanical intensity.
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RF Switch
SP4T Solid-State Switch Module from 0.1 to 67 GHz
RF Switch  from Mini Circuits

The ESB-1SP4T-A673 from Mini-Circuits is an SP4T Solid-State Switch Module that operates from 0.1 to 67 GHz. It can be controlled via a USB interface and provides daisy-chain control of up to 25 modules. The switch has a switching time of 2 ms and provides an isolation of up to 55 dB. It has an insertion loss of less than 13.5 dB, a minimum dwell time of 20 µs, and a transition time of 600 ns.
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