HARDWARE / PRODUCTUpdated 24 Jul 2026

SDR-1001

CesiumAstro
SDR-1001

The SDR-1001 is a TRL 9 high-performance, compact software-defined radio designed for LEO and airborne operations, supporting custom waveform development and standards-based modems.

Key figurescomparable across the catalogue

Mass
0.121 kg
Power
12 W
TRL
9

Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.

As published by the supplier

TRL
9

About

The SDR-1001 is a high-performance, compact software-defined radio (SDR) engineered for use in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and airborne environments. It is designed to support custom waveform development, offering flexibility for various communication needs. The radio also supports industry-standard modems, including DVB-S2, DVB-S2X, and CCSDS, ensuring compatibility with established satellite communication protocols. It can function as a stand-alone communication unit or be integrated with other CesiumAstro modules to form a comprehensive ‘bits-to-photons’ solution, indicating its role in a complete communication system from data processing to optical transmission. The product has achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9, signifying that it is flight-proven and ready for deployment.

Documentation

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

Source: www.cesiumastro.com ↗

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