KuStream® 1000

The KuStream® 1000 fuselage mount antenna system offers gate-to-gate SATCOM In-Flight Connectivity on global Ku-band networks and new HTS Satellites.

KaStream 5000® MK II

Tail mount antenna systems offer fully integrated network agnostic SATCOM terminals featuring commercial and military band coverage and dual switchable circular polarization.

Optical Interconnect Design Challenges in Space

Aeronautical applications face many design challenges that are unique to their intended environment. The best practices for optical interconnect design for space applications include the use of radiation-resistant technology to defend against space radiation, the use of components and devices that are designed to operate in harsh environments, and meeting size, weight, and power (SWaP) and long-term reliability requirements. Finally, it is recommended to follow open standards like VPX and to look for solutions that comply with MIL and quality standards.

Expanding the Frontier

As Space Missions evolve, so do Smiths Interconnect’s light and compact connectivity solutions.

New CTX SMT Series Chip Terminations

Designed to offer excellent broadband performance up to 67GHz, allowing for wider coverage than traditional components.

NXS Series, New Ultra-High Density, Space Qualified Interconnect

The new NXS Series is designed to offer advanced high speed, high density interconnect solution offering next generation data on demand. Built to the highest space standards and qualified to rigorous testing and performance criteria: ESCC 3401, ESCC 3402, ECSS-Q-ST-70C, ECSS-Q-ST-70-02, ECSS-Q-ST-70-08C, ECSS-Q-ST-70-38C and ECSS-Q-70-71