Steely Newsletter Issue #034 |
Read all about Lockheed Martin's new 5G NTN satellite base station, Project Kuiper successfully demonstrating 2-way video call using a test satellite, NASA funding a project to improve satellite security using blockchain technology, and so much more! |
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| | everythingRF | 11-17-2023 Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its Advanced 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Satellite Base Station in a lab environment, validating its ability to provide global advanced communications capabilities from orbit. The company plans to launch this payload to orbit in 2024 to further demonstrate its potential for connecting users across all operational domains. Lockheed Martin's gNodeB includes a full 5G NR RAN stack, RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), and 5G Stand Alone (SA) Core running on space-qualified flight hardware. It is also reprogrammable on orbit using Lockheed Martin's SmartSat software-defined satellite architecture. | Via Satellite | Mark Holmes | 11-16-2023 Amazon's Project Kuiper has successfully tested its prototype satellites and is on track to begin mass production in 2024. The tests allowed Amazon to validate the architecture and design of its satellite constellation, and conduct demonstrations of 4K video streaming and two-way video calls over the network. Amazon plans to work with early partners like Vodafone and Verizon in beta testing in the second half of next year. The Protoflight mission has seen Amazon test the full range of hardware, software, and infrastructure that underpins its network, including the key systems and subsystems that allow its satellites to operate safely and reliably in space. | SpaceNews | Debra Werner | 11-14-2023 Quantum Space is planning to launch its first satellite, Scout-1, on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare flight no earlier than March 2024. The satellite will test a sensor that Quantum Space plans to use for its QuantumNet constellation, which will provide communications, navigation, and space situational awareness services to customers in geostationary and cislunar space. Scout-1 will operate in sun synchronous low-Earth orbit and will be used to refine Quantum Space's image-processing algorithms. Scout-1 is designed to work with future Scout satellites and Ranger, a Quantum Space spacecraft that will provide operational capabilities in deep space. |
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🛡️Satellite Cybersecurity News |
| Forbes | Hessie Jones | 11-16-2023 NASA is funding a project at the University of Miami to enhance satellite security using blockchain technology. The project aims to address the potential risks associated with unauthorized access and corruption of satellite communication systems. Researchers are exploring the use of zero trust architectures and blockchain technology to scrutinize transactions, examine user credentials, and prevent malicious actors from attacking system resources. The project will also consider the implications of hacking nanosatellites and the potential impact on Earth observation activities. Overall, the project seeks to bridge the gap in commercial satellite communication security and improve the overall resilience of space infrastructure. |
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| | Website | Article Author | Publish Date Qorvo has released the QPA0017, a high-power Ku-Band satellite communications amplifier that is designed for high-throughput ground and mobile terminals, as well as phased array satellite terminals. This innovative amplifier delivers 12 Watts of linear power with high power-added efficiency and an extended operating frequency range. It is also fully matched to 50 ohms for simplified system integration. QPA0017 samples and production devices are now available from Qorvo and authorized distributors. |
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| | SpaceNews | Andrew Jones | 11-16-2023 China successfully launched the first of a new series of Haiyang ocean observation satellites on November 16th. The satellite, named Haiyang-3 (01), will operate in a sun-synchronous orbit and provide all-weather ocean observation data. It will be able to monitor water color, water temperature, sea ice, and other variables, and will provide insights into various environmental and biological processes. The Haiyang-3 series will complement the Haiyang-2 satellites with SAR observations. The satellite was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and will be operated by China’s National Satellite Ocean Application Service (NSOAS). | Live Science | Ben Turner | 11-14-2023 In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable space exploration, NASA and JAXA are set to launch the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into Earth's orbit in 2024. This innovative satellite, crafted from durable magnolia wood, will not only contribute to reducing space debris but also minimize light pollution. Despite its delicate appearance, LignoSat has proven its resilience in space-simulated conditions aboard the ISS, demonstrating its ability to withstand the harsh environment of outer space. |
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🏛️US Government Satellite News |
| C4ISRNET | 11-13-2023 In response to the growing demand for wireless communication, the White House has unveiled a strategy to expand access to the radio spectrum. This initiative aims to address the limitations of the current spectrum allocation and support the development of emerging technologies. The plan includes a two-year study to explore the potential of repurposing unused spectrum, as well as measures to foster collaboration among government agencies and encourage innovation in the sector. |
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