EM Solutions, a company specializing in SATCOM terminals, has announced the successful completion of the first system level test for a Transponder developed for Telesat’s LEO 3 demonstration satellite. The satellite payload, launched on July 18th, features a flexible bent pipe architecture with Ka- and V-band uplinks and the option to downlink on either Ka- or Q-band.

The transponder was designed and manufactured at EM Solutions’ Brisbane, Australia, headquarters, which now includes a new ISO7 clean room and other state-of-the-art facilities. The company’s expertise in microwave product design and manufacturing, combined with its experience with space flight hardware, allowed it to deliver a high-quality communications payload.

The compact size, weight, and power consumption of the transponder were tailored for operation on Space Flight Laboratory’s DEFIANT platform, a compact smallsat measuring 30x30x45 cm and weighing 30 kg. This successful collaboration between EM Solutions, SFL, and Telesat was particularly impressive given the tight schedule and global component shortage issues.

Going forward, EM Solutions plans to leverage its expertise in microwave product design and manufacturing to venture into other applications, building on the success of its research and development efforts in Q and V bands. The company aims to continue producing bespoke products for a range of applications, driving innovation in the field of SATCOM terminals.

Sources:

– EM Solutions: [link to the original article] (if provided)

– Telesat: [link to Telesat’s website] (if available)

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