The spacecraft transponder does frequency translation as well asĪmplification of the radio frequency signal.įollowing spacecraft products are supplied by Orbital ATK.
The main part which does transmission and reception of the RF signals is known as Thrusters to control its movement under control in three axes, camera to capture the photos from Solar cells for converting solar energy to electrical energy,īatteries to provide power, radio transmitter/receiver to send/receive RF signals,įuel to help it operate, motor for mechanical movement to keep it in the orbit, It consists of Antennas used for communication and command, The Spacecraft consists of many components as shown in the figure-1. It operates in L, C, Ku and Ka frequency bands. It is mainly used for wireless communication to provide voice and data connectivity to Spacecraft manufacturers in INDIA, UK and USA which undertakes manufacturing of satellite or spacecraft parts as well asĬarried out integration activities and supplies the spacecraft parts.Īs we know spacecraft is designed and developed to be placed in the orbits (LEO, GEO) around the Earth. This vendors section mentions satellite or Spacecraft manufacturers in INDIA,UK and USA. List of Satellite or Spacecraft manufacturers in INDIA,UK,USA