Blogs

CubeSat design: Key RF considerations

Discover the essentials of CubeSat design, from RF link budgets to thermal resilience, and learn how modern small-sat builds balance power, size, and performance

What are low noise block downconverters (LNBs) ...

Discover how precision low noise block downconverters (LNBs) support signal quality, frequency stability, and reliability in demanding SATCOM environments.

Orbital Research LNBs and global SATCOM networks

Aligning SATCOM hardware to network groupings by orbit and mission ensures compatibility, performance, and scalability across evolving satellite systems.

Receive-Chain Linearity for Next-Gen Earth Obse...

A research paper examining the critical role of RF linearity in LEO satellite ground stations, focusing on signal power variation, thermal effects, and design considerations for next-gen EO systems.

A quick history of satellite frequency bands

Over the past 50 years, the number of active satellites orbiting the Earth has grown by more than 7,000%.  See our summary of key satellite communications milestones. 

Q-band: The next frontier

With hockey-stick LEO satellite growth, it’s not surprising that existing spectrum is getting crowded. Find out about the next frontier of satellite innovation: Q-band.