Boeing Brings Demo On Home For TSAT
The third demo of their nexgen processor/router (NGPR) for the Transformational Satellite Communications Satellite Communications System (TSAT SS) has been successfully accomplished by Boeing [NYSE: BA].
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Chelton Antenna Biz Gets FAA Cert
Chelton Inc., a subsidiary of Cobham plc, has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Standard Order (TSO) C132 for its HGA-7001 High Gain Satcom antenna. And there's more from Chelton in the antenna biz... the company has also received FAA DO-178B Level D Software certification for their HGA-7001 High Gain Satcom antenna.
Read MoreHauling Cargo & Crew Is Andrew’s Goal
Andrews Space has released details of the company's Andrews Cargo Module. This is a cargo logistics system capable of addressing NASA's International Space Station (ISS) cargo logistics requirements, as well as the needs of emerging customers such as Bigelow Aerospace and the Department of Defense.
Read MoreSatSoC 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].
Read MoreBall 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".
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