Non-Terrestrial

Spot Beam Spot Beam is a narrow, focused satellite or radio beam that concentrates energy on a limited geographic area. It provides localized coverage with higher directional gain. Hardware Star Tracker Star Tracker is an optical attitude sensor that determines spacecraft orientation by identifying stars in its field of view and comparing observed star positions with an internal catalog to compute… Hardware Station Keeping Station Keeping is the operational process of maintaining a spacecraft or satellite within its assigned orbital position and attitude limits through periodic maneuvers and corrections. Operations Sun Sensor Sun Sensor is an attitude sensor that determines spacecraft orientation by detecting the direction of the Sun and translating that measurement into an angular reference for the spacecraft. Hardware System Noise Temperature System Noise Temperature is a measure of the total noise contribution of a receiver system expressed as an equivalent temperature. Hardware Thermal Blanket Thermal Blanket is an insulating layer that reduces unwanted heat gain or loss and helps stabilize temperature. Hardware Thermal Control Surface A thermal control surface is a physical surface or structural element designed to influence heat transfer, dissipate thermal load, or keep components within an acceptable temperature range. It helps maintain… Hardware Thermal Control System Thermal Control System is the subsystem that manages heat removal, heat distribution, and temperature regulation for onboard equipment. It keeps hardware within thermal operating limits. Hardware Thermal Path A thermal path is the conductive, convective, or radiative route through which heat is transferred away from or within a system. It determines how quickly and evenly thermal energy can… Concept/Framework Three Axis Stabilized Antenna Three Axis Stabilized Antenna is an antenna system that maintains pointing in roll, pitch, and yaw using active stabilization control. It keeps the antenna aligned despite platform motion by sensing… Hardware