Satellite Communications on KAD

Digital IF with VITA 49 and DIFI: Building Software-Defined Satellite Ground Stations

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:18:04 +0800

Digital IF with VITA 49 and DIFI: Building Software-Defined Satellite Ground Stations

As satellite communications (SATCOM) and Software-Defined Radio (SDR) architectures continue to evolve, the traditional analog Intermediate Frequency (IF) signal chain is rapidly giving way to Digital Intermediate Frequency (Digital IF). Rather than transporting analog IF signals over dedicated coaxial cables or waveguides, Digital IF encapsulates digitized RF samples and metadata into structured packets that traverse standard IP networks.

Thales Wins Es’hail-3 Software-Defined Satellite Contract for Middle East Broadband Expansion

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:43:11 +0800

Thales Wins Es’hail-3 Software-Defined Satellite Contract for Middle East Broadband Expansion

The transition toward software-defined satellite architectures continues to accelerate across the global satellite communications industry. In a significant development for the Middle East space sector, Thales Alenia Space has secured a major contract from Qatar-based satellite operator Es’hailSat to build the next-generation Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni communications satellite.

L3Harris AppSTAR: Software-Defined Payloads for Multi-Mission Space Operations

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:54:26 +0800

L3Harris AppSTAR: Software-Defined Payloads for Multi-Mission Space Operations

The space industry is undergoing a fundamental transition from purpose-built hardware payloads toward flexible, software-defined architectures capable of supporting multiple missions throughout a satellite’s operational lifetime. As commercial constellations expand and government operators demand greater agility, the ability to reconfigure capabilities after launch has become increasingly valuable.

SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion Contract for Pentagon Space Network

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:52:17 +0800

SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion Contract for Pentagon Space Network

SpaceX has been awarded a $2.29 billion contract by the U.S. Space Force to accelerate the deployment of a large-scale low-Earth orbit (LEO) communications constellation that will form the backbone of the Pentagon’s next-generation space communications infrastructure.