SatSoC Success For Broadcom
A new single-channel, multi-format, hi-def (HD) satellite receiver chip that allows manufacturers to develop low cost satellite set-top boxes (STBs) has debuted from Broadcom Corporation [NASDAQ:BRCM].
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Ball Aerospace Senses New Opportunities
Opticks has debuted from Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
Read MoreRadomes & DARPA Addressed By Galileo Composites
MFG Galileo Composites now has the funding for a second Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) assignment to advance technology for ground-based radomes.
Read MoreRadiation Hardened BAE Chip Better Than Many
BAE Systems has produced a radiation-hardened, single-chip SpaceWire interface that performs the functions of multiple chips at a fraction of the size.
Read MoreA Vacuum Test At Northrop Grumman Does Not Mean Cleaning A Carpet
In May of this year, the first STSS (Space Tracking and Surveillance Systems) space vehicle completed thermal vacuum testing, Now, prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation [NYSE:NOC] has reported the second of two STSS demo satellites being built for the Missile Defense Agency has also successfully completed thermal testing.
Read MoreFractus’ Antenna Great In An Emergency
Fractus has developed a conformed, dual-mode ISM and GSM quad band antenna that can be shaped to the mechanics of a GPS emergency device, enabling a new generation of smaller emergency alert devices that work both in and outdoors, anywhere in the world.
Read MoreA Reflection Of Accomplishment For SSTL
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) and the University of Surrey have succeeded, for the first time, in capturing a Galileo signal reflected off the ocean surface in orbit. This demonstrates the potential for determining the weather at sea with remote sensing satellites. The pioneering GPS Reflectometry Experiment was launched onboard SSTL's UK-DMC satellite in 2003 to demonstrate the use of GPS reflections to determine the roughness of the ocean, using a method called "bistatic radar" or "forward scatterometry".
Read MoreInfrared Interferometer Triumph For Thales Alenia Space, CNES & Eumetsat
The French Space Agency (CNES) and Eumetsat organized the IASI (Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer) conference, held in Anglet, France, from November 13th through November 16th. The main objective of the conference was to offer the results on the instrument performances in flight and to show initial results of assimilation of IASI in Atmospheric and Numerical Weather Prediction models.
Read MoreFailure Analysis Technology Attracts NASA
As you may recall, from reading a recent article in SatMagazine authored by the CEO of Failure Analysis, Dr. Len Losik, telemetry prognostics lowers the cost to produce expensive satellites and launch vehicles. Such also shortens delivery schedules and increases vehicle reliability, halting launch failures and more.
Read MoreAlphasat Boost for Inmarsat, Courtesy of Astrium & Thales
Astrium and Thales Alenia Space will be jointly developing Alphabus. This follows the recent agreement between Inmarsat and ESA, which will provide a new European platform for nexgen high power comsats.
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