Overview

CesiumAstro offers a suite of scalable products from discrete modules to complete software-defined payloads that work out of the box. The integrated product line ranges from single-beam downlink solutions to multi-beam, full-duplex communications payloads.

Multi-Beam Communications Payload

The global demand for data has never been higher. Optimize throughput with our modular and scalable payloads. Cutting-edge power and bandwidth allocation optimize your satellites resources.

Vireo

Multi-Beam Ka-Band Communications Payload

Vireo is a multi-beam active phased array system for high-throughput satellites. The design addresses the state-of-the-art performance requirements for constellations under aggressive SWaP-C targets.

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Transceiver

Multi-Channel Software-Defined Radio and Processor

Our Ka-Band Reconfigurable Transceiver is a full-duplex, multi-channel satellite communications processor designed for the space environment. Operating over commercial and defense Ka-band frequencies, it supports standard modulation and coding schemes, including DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X,with support for on-orbit reconfiguration.

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Skylark

Scalable Multi-Beam Communications Payload

Deliver always-on connectivity to space, air, and ground platforms with CesiumAstro’s Skylark terminal. The flat-panel AESA provides reliable, high-speed throughput with zero moving parts. Multiple beams provide seamless hand-off between multiple constellations and multiple orbits.

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Single-Beam Communications Payload

 Our Nightingale payloads are enabling positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (TacISR).

Nightingale

Steerable Single-Beam Communications Payload

Nightingale is a complete plug-and-play communications system combining a cutting-edge software-defined radio with an ultra-wideband phased array antenna, offering a wide choice of communications protocols and dynamic reconfigurability of the system.

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Nightingale Development Kit

Premium Integrated Design Experiences

The Nightingale Development Kit provides an integrated design experience identical to the most common flight configurations, providing a complete bits-to-RF development solution. The development kit supports standard lab cable connections, antenna hats for lab testing, and includes mounting points for use in an RF antenna range.

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Payload Modules

 Our modules are designed to be used as standalone products or with other CesiumAstro components. Theri Lego-like design allowqs for flexible architectural and system design to scale the needs of your missino.

SDR-1001

Software-Defined Radio

A high-performance, compact software-defined radio designed to operate in LEO environments.

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SBC-1461

Single-Board Computer

A credit-card-sized single-board computer designed to operate in LEO environments with integrated communications and security features. The module features a quad-core processor, error-correcting code memory, mass storage, redundancy, and multiple data interfaces in a compact form-factor.

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UDC-1AT1

Up/Down Converter

A wideband up/down converter designed to operate in LEO environments with an onboard frequency synthesizer and low power consumption. Supports TDD up and down conversion with 1 Ghz of instantaneous bandwidth. Combine IF channels for further flexibility.

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SDR-2104

Space VPX Software-Defined Radio

A high-performance SDR, multi-gigabit-per-second software-defined radio in a ruggedized 3U Space VPX form factor for airborne, LEO, GEO, Lunar, and deep-space missions.

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PSM-28C531

Space VPX Power Supply Module

The PSM-28C531 ensures that Space VPX-based systems have a reliable and robust power source, meeting the stringent requirements of high-reliability, rugged applications.