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of validating a scalable, large-area, high-resolution,
radiation tolerant, customisable and affordable
180nm CMOS detector with the key technical
characteristics of a 24K x 16K stitched CMOS matrix of
400MPixels. A smaller 4K x 4K stitched CMOS array will
also be designed and manufactured.

SPACE UPDATE

Space-Comm Expo 2025 control specifically adapted to operate the Ametek/ a shared, neutral space-based infrastructure that Teledyne e2v Semiconductors SAS (France) and
Sunpower line of single piston cryocoolers such as ensures universal, high-performance, affordable and Teledyne Innovaciones Microelectronicas SL (Spain)
This exhibition, which ran alongside Tech Show
the MT, CT and GT models. sustainable internet access. will oversee the project and design the detectors
London on the opposite side of ExCel, is now in its
(including the pixel), while imec (Belgium) will
fifth year, but this year was held for the first time at Also of interest was the Profen Nspector G6R Real The technology opens up new opportunities for manage the development of the optical stack on top
London ExCel. Time Spectrum Analyzer, which is designed to solve telecom operators by enabling them to extend
of the CMOS detector, including filters and optical
problems for Earth station operators, spectrum their coverage beyond terrestrial infrastructure
The Defence and Space Theatre showcased the microlenses. Airbus Defence and Space SAS (France)
managers and interference hunters who need to limits and provide efficient and cost-effective high-
UK’s first Cyber Defence Alliance for Space, whilst will lead the development of the test equipment
determine levels of interference and maintain the performance connectivity in rural and remote areas.
the Keynote Theatre, sponsored by Lockheed Martin, and assess the performance of detector prototypes
health of radio frequency networks. The Analyzer It enables telecom operators notably to manage a
played host to the ‘Fireside Chat’ with astronaut Tim with Alter Technology Tuv Nord (Spain) validating
can capture 40MHz real-time bandwidths with high shared space-based telecommunications network
Peake. In the Intergovernmental Summit Theatre, the smaller 4K x 4K detector for use in a space
accuracy including in harsh environments. With the with the ability to diversify their service offerings
sponsored by BAE Systems, there were international environment.
interference-free wide dynamic range, the RF signals beyond fibre and cellular solutions.
presentations from Belgium, Slovakia, Taiwan, Iceland,
in the range of 70MHz to 6GHz can be measured and The 24K x 16K stitched CMOS array is expected to
Denmark and Kenya, with the Space Technology Charles Delfieux, CEO of Constellations, Technologies
examined with high confidence. State-of the-art reach Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 with a
and Applications Theatre highlighting AI-powered and Operation, comments:
digital technology and Fast Fourier Transformations prototype sensor tested in a relevant environment.
Space Domain Awareness for commercial and
are used to make fast and accurate measurements “ Our regenerative 5GmmWave payload is a The 4K x 4K CMOS detector will reach TRL 7, taking it
government use cases, and High Frequency Impulse
and its very low noise floor and wide dynamic range world first that confirms CTO’s ability to accelerate closer to final product development.
for Microgravity. There was also a live link between
makes it suitable for measuring all types of satellite, the convergence between terrestrial and
Professor Brian Cox of astronomical fame and Sir Reference: ‘Collaborative EU Project set to deliver Breakthrough
cable or terrestrial wireless carrier. space connectivity. It is a fundamental brick to in Space Imaging Sensing’, Commercial Micro Manufacturing
Richard Branson.
continue developing the next generation space International, 28th. March
There were 198 exhibitors with BAE Systems Digital infrastructure for telecoms operators that they can
World’s First regenerative 5GmmWave Satellite
Intelligence being particularly prominent. They were operate as they do today with terrestrial networks “.
Payload
showcasing, most notably, the BAE Systems Satellite
Platform P30, a compact spacecraft platform Startup Constellations Technologies and Reference: West, P., Electronic Specifier, 28th. February
designed under the European Space Agency’s Operations is developing a ‘constellation’ of Very
Pioneer Programme and suitable for 400 to 600km Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites to enable telecom Breakthrough in Space Imaging Sensing
orbits with flexible payloads. Alongside this the EO- operators to provide high-speed low-latency
P20-300, a high-performance very high (less than internet access from space. A consortium funded by the European Union is
50cm) resolution Earth observation small satellite developing advanced high-resolution image
The first regenerative operational payload, the
was also promoted complete with onboard mission sensing technology that could be used in a variety
processing system and intersatellite link to support Early Test, has been tested under simulated space of space missions, such as Earth observation,
conditions and integrated into D-Orbit’s ION satellite
dynamic tasking. planetary exploration and scientific research.
platform, which will allow it to operate in orbit when
Another prominent exhibitor was Iris Technology, it is launched in June. This will mark the first ever use The three-year Technology for European
whose offerings included Single Piston Low Cost of the 5GmmWave spectrum for high-speed low- iNdependence in Space Image Sensor (TENSIS)
Cryocooler Electronics (SP-LCCE), radiation hardened latency internet data transmission via satellite. The project will spearhead the EU-based development
space qualified electronics with active balancer ultimate aim is to provide telecom operators with of advanced CMOS imaging sensors, with the aim
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