COMMPACK
• S-Band antenna array
• Designed for NASA 6U spacecraft
• Scalable system for intersatellite links
COMMPACK
Cross-link Communications Payload
The CommPack Cross-link Communications Payload uses building blocks from Cesium’s modular device ecosystem to enable mobile ad-hoc networking in space. This swarm technology is paving the way for future small satellite missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The system consists of the SDR-1001 and two active S-band antenna arrays (TRM-4S01). The OTS Cesium General Purpose Modem loaded into the SDR-1001’s FPGA provides robust BPSK/QPSK inter-satellite links between spacecraft in a swarm.
The CommPack was designed as an intersatellite link for NASA Ames, but may be reconfigured as required to support your concept of operations.
KEY FEATURES:
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Autonomous link/network establishment (no external synchronization required)
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TDD/TDMA (allows seamless scaling of swarm size)
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Carrier-sense feature (reduces probability of packet collision)
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Transmit-power and symbol-rate adaptation(saves DC power)
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Suitable for both military and commercial applications on LEO satellites and airborne platforms
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CommPack consists of one SDR-1001 Software-Defined Radio and two TRM-4S01 Active S-band antenna arrays
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
6U SWARM CONSTELLATION
Four 6U spacecraft will demonstrate critical swarm technologies in LEO for future space exploration missions. Cesium’s ad-hoc network-enabling CommPack will serve as the communications backbone for formation flying, relative navigation, and autonomous reconfiguration demonstrations on-orbit.
Active Antenna Array
MECHANICAL VIEW OF TRM-4S01:
APPLICATION DIAGRAM: