Why an independent ground segment matters, and how to build one with PL-GSS
On paper, everything often looks under control. The mission plan is clear, the objectives are defined, the spacecraft is in […]
Space Communication Basics: fundamentals of radio, propagation, and modulation
Understanding the space communication basics is essential to know how satellites, spacecraft, and ground stations exchange information. Radio signals are
What is Space Communication?
Space communication is the exchange of information between Earth and space, or between two points in space. Since Space communication
SLIM lander radio signal from the Moon surface captured with INTREPID 500-20 5.0m ground station for S/X/Ku/Ka-band
The SLIM lander (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) is a small-scale lunar lander developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
What radio frequencies are used for space communication?
Choosing the right radio frequencies for space communication is essential to ensure efficient, reliable, and high-quality data transmission between spacecraft
How does a ground station for space communication work?
A ground station for space communication is a crucial part of the ground segment, serving as the Earth-based infrastructure that
What factors affect space communication architecture?
Designing a space communication system means accounting for the unique challenges of operating in space. Multiple factors influence how a communication
INTREPID 500-20 5.0m ground station antenna system installed in Polo Tecnologico Alto Adriatico, Italy
INTREPID 500-20 is the 5.0 meter diameter ground station antenna system we developed for space communication and we installed it
