Gaia™ Earth Observation Ground Stations (100, 200, 300, 400 Series)
Orbit Communication Systems
The Gaia™ series offers a range of compact, cost-effective, and high-performance terrestrial ground stations for reliable connectivity with LEO/MEO Earth Observation and constellation satellites.
Typed specifications73 values
Discloses 7 of 13 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 2).
- Frequency bands
- Ka Ka-band feed options (band type 06, 09) · datasheet p.4 L multiple configurations from L- to Ka-band; band type 04 L&S … | S Optional S-Band | X Optional X-Band | X RX 7900-8400 MHz +4
- Antenna diameter
- 2.4 m Gaia 100 2.4 m · datasheet p.3 3.7 m Gaia 100 3.7 m | 4.5 m Gaia 100 4.5 m | 5.5 m Gaia 100 5.5 m
- Mass
- 850 kg Gaia 100 2.4 m (Including Radome) · datasheet p.4 850 kg Gaia 100 2.4 m, including radome | 1 500 kg Gaia 100 3.7 m (Including Radome) | 1 500 kg Gaia 100 3.7 m, including radome | 1 900 kg Gaia 100 4.5 m (Including Radome) +3
- Frequency range
- 2 400–2 500 MHz Optional S-Band · datasheet p.4 7 700–8 500 MHz Optional X-Band | 2 200–2 300 MHz S-Band Receive | 2 025–2 120 MHz S-Band Transmit | 7 900–8 400 MHz X-Band Receive
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- Base Diameter: 4.0 m, Height: 3.6 m Gaia 100 2.4 m Radome · datasheet p.4 Base Diameter: 4.9 m, Height: 4.6 m Gaia 100 3.7 m Radome | Base Diameter: 6.4 m, Height: 5.6 m Gaia 100 4.5 m Radome | Base Diameter: 7.0 m, Height: 6.6 m Gaia 100 5.5 m Radome
- G/T
- 9 dB/K Gaia 100 2.4 m, S-Band (including radome loss) · datasheet p.4 21.5 dB/K Gaia 100 2.4 m, X-Band (including radome loss) | 12.8 dB/K Gaia 100 3.7 m, S-Band (including radome loss) | 25.4 dB/K Gaia 100 3.7 m, X-Band (including radome loss) | 14.5 dB/K Gaia 100 4.5 m, S-Band (including radome loss) +3
- Supply voltage
- 90–130 V Power Input · datasheet p.4 90–130 V power input, 50/60 Hz | 200–250 V Power Input | 200–250 V power input, 50/60 Hz
- Operating temperature
- -25–55 °C datasheet p.4 -25–55 °C operational (-40 C optional) | -40 °C optional
- Offering
- turnkey station LEO/MEO/GEO satellite tracking ground stations, radome covered · datasheet p.1
- Mount / pedestal
- az-el with tilt (3-axis) real 3-axis system - EL, Tilt and AZ · datasheet p.2
- Polarization
- RHCP dual S-/X-band feed, simultaneous or switchable RHCP and LHCP · datasheet p.3 RHCP Ka-band RHCP or LHCP | LHCP X-band LHCP Only | RHCP X-band RHCP Only | RHCP X-band RHCP/LHCP S Switchable +3
- Tracking
- step track built-in step-track-based Advanced Control Loop · datasheet p.2
- Survival temperature
- -40–70 °C datasheet p.4 -40–70 °C storage
- Flight heritage
- Field proven on over 100 systems installed around the world; multiple installations around the globe datasheet p.3
- Tracking speed
- 20 °/s Gaia 100 2.4 m, max velocity · datasheet p.4 10 °/s Gaia 100 3.7 m, max velocity | 5 °/s Gaia 100 4.5 m, max velocity | 5 °/s Gaia 100 5.5 m, max velocity | 20 °/s Max Velocity, Gaia 100 2.4 m +3
- Azimuth travel
- 360 ° Az: continuous rotation · datasheet p.4
- Min elevation
- 0 ° datasheet p.4
- Elevation travel
- 0–110 ° Elevation travel; Tilt +/-25 deg · datasheet p.4
- Sites
- around the globe datasheet p.3
- Number of stations
- 100 datasheet p.3
- Operational wind speed
- 51.4 m/s operational/survival, up to 185 km/h (115 mph) · datasheet p.4
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As published by the supplier21 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Gaia™ 100 features
- No “key hole”, for continuous tracking
- Gaia™ 100 features (2)
- Real 3-axis system – EL, Tilt and AZ – for greater availability and reliability
- Gaia™ 100 features (3)
- Heavy duty by design for multi mission operation
- Gaia™ 100 features (4)
- Cloud connectivity ready
- Gaia™ 100 features (5)
- Built-in, step-track-based Advanced Control Loop, for superior performance
- Gaia™ 100 features (6)
- Innovative GaiaLink™ software, for ease of integration and operation
- Gaia™ 100 features (7)
- Radome covered, for anytime/anywhere operation
- Gaia™ 100 features (8)
- Short lead time
- Gaia™ 100 features (9)
- Multiple configurations (from L- to K-band) in a single platform
- Gaia™ 100 features (10)
- Mature product with multiple installations around the globe
- Gaia™ 200 antenna range
- 2.4-4.5 meters
- Gaia™ 200, 300, 400 features
- Incorporates Orbit’s Advanced Control Loop™ algorithm to meet the rigorous accuracy requirements of Ka-band
- Gaia™ 200, 300, 400 features (2)
- Dual S/X auto-track feed that supports RHCP and LHCP polarization simultaneously
- Gaia™ 200, 300, 400 features (3)
- Elevation over Azimuth technology
- Gaia™ 200, 300, 400 features (min)
- Tilt correction eliminates keyhole at zenith
- Gaia™ 200, 300, 400 features (max)
- Single and dual band feeds designed for max G/T
- Gaia™ 200, 300, 400 features (6)
- Dual polarization RHCP/LHCP
- Gaia™ 200, 300, 400 features (7)
- Indoor/outdoor antenna controller for mission planning
- Gaia™ 200, 300, 400 features (8)
- Self-diagnostic system
- Gaia™ 300 antenna range
- 5-6.3 meters
- Gaia™ 400 antenna range
- 7.3-11 meters
About
The Orbit Gaia™ Earth Observation Ground Station family comprises cost-effective, high-performance terrestrial terminals designed for proven and reliable connectivity with LEO/MEO satellites. The series includes the Gaia™ 100, Gaia™ 200, Gaia™ 300, and Gaia™ 400, each tailored for different antenna sizes and performance requirements.
Key features across the series include:
– No “key hole” for continuous tracking (Gaia 100, 200, 300, 400)
– Real 3-axis system (EL, Tilt, AZ) for greater availability and reliability (Gaia 100)
– Heavy-duty design for multi-mission operation (Gaia 100, 400)
– Cloud connectivity ready
– Built-in, step-track-based Advanced Control Loop for superior performance (Gaia 100)
– Innovative GaiaLink™ software for ease of integration and operation (Gaia 100)
– Radome covered for anytime/anywhere operation (Gaia 100)
– Short lead time (Gaia 100)
– Multiple configurations (from L- to K-band) in a single platform (Gaia 100)
– Mature product with multiple installations around the globe (Gaia 100)
– Incorporates Orbit’s Advanced Control Loop™ algorithm to meet rigorous accuracy requirements of Ka-band (Gaia 200, 300, 400)
– Dual S/X auto-track feed that supports RHCP and LHCP polarization simultaneously (Gaia 200, 300, 400)
– Elevation over Azimuth technology (Gaia 200, 300, 400)
– Tilt correction eliminates keyhole at zenith (Gaia 200, 300, 400)
– Single and dual band feeds designed for max G/T (Gaia 200, 300, 400)
– Dual polarization RHCP/LHCP (Gaia 200, 300, 400)
– Indoor/outdoor antenna controller for mission planning (Gaia 200, 300, 400)
– Self-diagnostic system (Gaia 200, 300, 400)
The Gaia 100 family is compact and cost-effective, with a Tri-Band option. The Gaia 200 series supports antennas from 2.4-4.5 meters for mid- to high-resolution satellites. The Gaia 300 series supports antennas from 5-6.3 meters for superior, high-gain tracking and reliable data download even under cloudy conditions. The Gaia 400 series is Orbit’s high-end solution for advanced, high-resolution LEO and MEO satellites, supporting antennas from 7.3-11 meters for massive data downloads under adverse wind and weather conditions.
Documentation
- one-pager-Gaia-6_Web.pdf PDF source: orbit-cs.com ↗
- Orbit-Gaia-100-DS-v0.05_New_Brand.pdf PDF source: orbit-cs.com ↗
- Orbit-Gaia-triband3.pdf PDF source: orbit-cs.com ↗
- Gaia-200300400-2.pdf PDF source: orbit-cs.com ↗
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