Expedite Software Modem
Handles TT&C, antenna instrumentation, and pass scheduling with API-driven control.
S/X-Band Ground Station
High-Throughput Communications for Data-Intensive Missions
The S/X-Band Ground Station is a turnkey high-rate station for TT&C and payload data. It combines the Expedite modem, a high-rate data modem and a 3.7 m precision-tracking antenna.
How S/X-Band Ground Station is used.
Ideal Use Cases
- Earth observation and remote sensing: high-volume imaging and sensor downlink.
- High-resolution payload data: reception for data-heavy missions.
- TT&C for LEO and GEO satellites
- Meteorology and weather imaging: reception from environmental and weather satellites.
- Data relay and mission simulation
Engineered to integrate, not isolate.
High-Rate Payload Data Modem
S/X-Band downlink with strong error correction, scalable in throughput.
3.7-Meter Antenna System
High-gain precision tracking with upgrade paths for larger apertures.
Meteorological Configuration
Optional L- and X-Band reception paths for weather, environmental, and disaster-response data.
Enhanced Signal Processing
Adaptive algorithms that hold reception in poor conditions.
Secure Communications
Encryption and authentication mechanisms included.
Spec sheet.
All of the numbers, grouped.
RF Links
- Downlink
- 2.2 - 2.3 GHz RHCP/LHCP selectable or dual polarization
- S-Band G/T
- >13.5 dB/K, typically >14 dB/K across the band
- RF Out
- 2.2 - 2.3 GHz
- IF Out
- 800 MHz - 1550 MHz
- Uplink
- 2025 - 2120 MHz RHCP/LHCP selectable
- EiRP
- >50 dBW from a 100 W High Power Amplifier
- X-Band
- 7.75 - 8.5 GHz RHCP/LHCP selectable or dual polarization
- X-Band G/T
- >28 dB/K
Pointing
- Axis Travel Speed
- Max 9 deg/s both axes
- Pointing Error
- 0.09 deg rms
- Pointing Resolution
- 0.005 deg on both axes
- Positioner
- X/Y positioner
- Velocity
- 10 deg/s
Environment
- Wind Speed Operational
- 27 m/s
- Wind Speed Survival
- 56 m/s
- Operational Temperature
- -40°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature
- -50°C to 60°C
- Relative Humidity
- 0-100% including condensing
Mechanical Specs
- Weight
- Approx. 1000 Kg
Power and Compliance
- Power Requirements
- 200 - 264 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz nominal 230 V at 16 A
- Certification
- The antenna is fully CE tested
Want to know more about S/X-Band Ground Station?
Tell us your budget and we'll tell you what fits. University and research deployments usually cost less than teams expect.
Petter Lindberg — Chief Operating Officer