Ground Segment — Space Hardware Marketplace

Ultraprecision Machining and Polishing Services

• CNC machining5-axis, parts up to 650 mm
• Ultraprecision machiningDiamond turning, milling and ruling, up to 500 mm
• PolishingMRF and computer-controlled polishing, up to 1 m, surface roughness < 0.2 nm rms

5-axis CNC machining, diamond turning, and computer-controlled polishing services for precision optical and mechanical parts up to 650…

410-DHR Reflectometer

• Measured quantityDirectional-hemispherical reflectance (DHR)
• OutputAbsolute reflectance (0-1) plus calculated in-band emissivity
• Spectral bands0.9-1.1, 1.9-2.6, 3.0-4.0, 3.0-5.0, 4.0-5.0, 8.0-12.0 micron

Portable handheld directional-hemispherical infrared reflectometer, developed with NAVAIR/NRL/NIST, 0.9-12 micron, two incidence angles.

SOC-210 Bidirectional Reflectometer

• Spectral range0.35-14 micron
• Incident polar angle0-85 degrees
• Incident azimuth angle0-360 degrees

Automated goniometric instrument measuring BRDF/BTDF over 0.35-14 micron with full hemispherical angular coverage.

SOC-100 Hemispherical Directional Reflectometer

• Spectral range2.0-25.0 micron (5000-400 cm-1)
• MethodAutomated reflectometer with 18-inch electroformed hemiellipsoid
• CalibrationComparison scans vs. calibrated specular gold standard

FTIR-attachment reflectometer measuring polarized, angular diffuse reflectance from 8 to 80 degrees incidence across 2.0-25.0 micron.

Metrology Systems

• CapabilitiesPoint spread function, focal length, distortion, magnification, spectral transmission measurement
• DIMM systemsDifferential Image Motion Measurement for atmospheric turbulence characterization
• Other systemsClimatic chamber control, electronic autocollimators, motor test beds, beam pointing/stabilization calibration test beds

Custom metrology, calibration, and control systems for optical and opto-electronic instruments.

Static Test System

• Optical Star Pattern SimulatorStatic star simulator, North Pole Area/Customization
• Star Tracker - Attitude Accuracy (pointing/rolling)3"/50" [3sigma]
• Image acquisition systemImage acquisition, real-time display and storage

TY-Space Static Star Testing System (SSTS) is mainly formed by a star tracker, an Optical Star Pattern Simulator…

Dynamic Test System

• Dynamic Star SimulatorReceives quaternion from simulator computer; outputs real-time star field for satellite semi-physical simulation test
• Star Tracker - Attitude Accuracy (pointing/rolling)3"/50" [3sigma]
• Image Acquisition SystemImage acquisition, real-time display and storage

TY-Space Dynamic Testing System (DTS) is mainly formed by a star tracker, a Dynamic Star Simulator (DSS), and…

Optical Star Pattern Simulator

The Optical Star Pattern Simulator (OSPS) is a simple, static star field simulator used to test the function…

Dynamic Star Simulator DSS-14

The Dynamic Star Simulator DSS-14 is an instrument for functional and performance testing of star trackers, adaptable to…

Dynamic Star Simulator DSS-25

Ultra-compact TY-Space Dynamic Star Simulator (DSS-25) designed for all function and performance testing of star trackers mounted on…

Goonhilly Earth Station Antenna Network (GES)

• LocationGoonhilly Downs, Cornwall, United Kingdom
• Site opened1962
• Antenna aperture range~15 to 32 meters

Goonhilly's historic and modern parabolic dish antenna network in Cornwall, UK, providing deep-space, GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite…

Atlas

• Deployment configurationsFixed, mobile, and relocatable
• Detection/trackingReal-time detection, tracking and characterisation of on-orbit objects, day and night
• Mission typesSurveillance, deterrence, and active space engagement

Atlas is EOS's family of ground-based, high-energy laser space control systems designed to detect, track, characterise and protect…

SPECTRAN V6 TABLET

• Frequency range (family)9 kHz up to 18 GHz (model-dependent, up to 140 GHz across full V6 line)
• Real-Time Bandwidth44 MHz (up to 490 MHz on other V6 tablet variants)
• Sweep speedmax. 3 THz/s; well over 1.5 THz/s at 18 GHz span

A rugged, handheld real-time spectrum analyzer in a tablet form factor, offered in configurations up to 18 GHz…

KSATlite

• Ground stations (KSATlite)26 globally distributed stations
• Antennas (KSATlite)135 antennas, 3.7m to 6.1m diameter
• Frequency bandsS-band (up/down), X-band (down), Ka-band (down)

KSATlite is KSAT's fully automated Ground Segment-as-a-Service offering, delivering global, API-driven satellite communications for small satellites and mega-constellations.

LeoLabs Global Radar Network

• Network operation24/7 global radar network
• CoverageNorthern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, and Equatorial regions
• Current sitesAustralia, Azores, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Texas

LeoLabs' 24/7 global network of ground-based phased-array radars that persistently tracks satellites and orbital debris in low Earth…

M-COTS (Modified COTS Qualification)

• Service typeCOTS modification consultation and validation
• Validation methodContinuous validation via TARDIGRADE testing
• Environment coverageStratosphere to LEO

A professional consultation and validation service for modifying commercial-off-the-shelf components for space use.

TARDIGRADE (Rapid Space-based Testing)

• Testing typesTVAC, radiation testing
• Campaign frequencyBi-annual
• Radiation profile coverageStratosphere (<40km) to LEO (<700km)

A rapid qualification testing service for low-TRL space hardware, offering thermal-vacuum and radiation testing campaigns.

Backend Quantum Unit (BQU)

• Form factorCompact (small form factor)
• Power requirementsLow power
• InterfacesStandard interfaces

Plug-and-play quantum receiver module for retrofitting existing optical ground stations to receive quantum signals and integrate into a…