Steerable Single-Beam
Communications System
The Nightingale active phased array payload is a complete communications payload solution requiring only data and power connections. Built with modular, software-defined digital components, it provides maximum flexibility through standard software programming tools. It supports TDD (time division duplex) communication and mission data downlink. Combine with S-Band antennas for a fully integrated TTC and mission data solution.
Fully integrated payload certified to NASA GEVS standards, leveraging volume manufacturing techniques, and available at commercial scale.
Multiple active phased array tiles can combine for improved RF performance, increasing EIRP by 6dB and G/T by 3dB each time the antenna aperture doubles in surface area.
Utilize standardized DVB-S2, DVB-S2X, and CCSDS waveforms or design and integrate your own with the integrated, fully reprogrammable software-defined radio and single-board computer.
Turnkey configurations implement a full communications stack providing an Ethernet-to-RF solution with fully documented APIs for commanding the digitally steerable antenna array.
Compact designs are inherently more rugged and better suited for challenging space and airborne environments
Every payload comes with a full suite of documentation including CAD models, mechanical ICD, electrical ICD, a programming guide and access to our engineers.
Designed for the challenging environment of space, Nightingale 1 meets NASA GEVS standards for thermal, shock, and vibe and is manufactured in CesiumAstro's AS9100 and ISO9001 certified facilities.
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