SDR-2051
‍Software-Defined Radio

UHF Radio for Lunar Surface Missions

Overview

SDR-2051 is a software-defined radio designed to enable communications on the Moon, supporting connectivity between lunar landers, rovers, spacesuits, and other surface assets.

Features

Xilinx Versal™ VM1802 adaptive SoC processor to enable high-performance UHF communications and mission-flexible processing

Single-Channel RF Operation

Supports mission-defined RF connectivity at 414.2 MHz or 417.1 MHz
Provides a focused radio link for lunar point-to-point communications

SpaceVPX Integration

3U SpaceVPX form factor
Supports deployment across a range of lunar platforms requiring ruggedized, space-ready communications capability

Compact Mission Payload Design

900 g mass
8 Gb non-volatile storage

RF Link Performance

Minimum transmit RF output power of 18 dBm
Receive input power range from -90 to 0 dBm
Coax antenna interface for direct RF integration with mission antenna systems

Applications

Lunar surface comms

Mechanical View

Specifications

Tx/Rx Frequencies

414.2 MHZ or 417.1 MHZ

Channels

1

Operation

TDD

Non-Volatile Storage

8 Gb

Minimum Tx RF Output Power

18 dBm

Rx Input Power Range

-90 to 0dBm

Antenna Interface

Coax

Size

7” L x 4” W x 1” H

Mass

900 g

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