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Antenna-feeder Device (AFD) MBITS-01

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Antenna-feeder Device (AFD) MBITS-01

The Antenna-feeder Device (AFD) MBITS-01 is an onboard telemetry antenna system for spacecraft, featuring a hemispherical communication diagram and a weight of 2.5 kg.

Key figurescomparable across the catalogue

Mass
2.5 kg
Design life
8 years
Lead time
6 months
TRL
9

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As published by the supplier

Purpose
Designed to work as part of the onboard telemetry equipment of the spacecraft.
Year of release
2005
Design life
8 years
Lead time
6 months
Flight qualification of the product
Yes
Brief history of flight qualification
The spacecraft includes: Meteor-M, Resource, KORONAS-FOTON.
Possibility to adapt the product to customer requirements
Yes
Operating frequency range
600 MHz
Range of communication angles
hemispherical diagram
Mass
2.5 kg

About

The Antenna-feeder Device (AFD) MBITS-01 is specifically designed to function as an integral component of the onboard telemetry equipment within a spacecraft. Released in 2005, this device boasts a guaranteed service life of 8 years. It has a proven flight heritage, having been deployed on several spacecraft including Meteor-M, Resource, and KORONAS-FOTON, indicating its flight qualification. The manufacturer also offers the possibility to adapt the product to meet specific customer requirements. The system includes a transmitting antenna and a feeder. Key specifications include an operating frequency range of 600 MHz and a hemispherical communication angles range. The unit has a weight of 2.5 kg. Estimated production and delivery time is 6 months.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: trade.glavkosmos.com ↗

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