Small Deep Space Transponder

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Overview

The Small Deep Space Transponder (SDST), developed by General Dynamics and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is a spacecraft terminal for X-Band and Ka-Band telecommunications with the NASA Deep Space Network (DSN). Making extensive use of MMICs, multichip modules, and a new signal processing ASIC, the SDST’s flexible design provides the capability to meet the telecommunication needs of nearly every deep space mission.

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Overview

Name
Small Deep Space Transponder
Vendor
General Dynamics
Subsystem
Telecom Subsystem
Component Type
Transponder
Form Factor
SmallSat
Heritage
Yes

Vendor Details

Name
General Dynamics
Website
https://www.gd.com/
Founded
1952

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Specifications

Subsystem
Telecom Subsystem
Component Type
Transponder
Form Factor
SmallSat
Vendor
General Dynamics
Dry Mass
3.2 kg
Average Power
12.5 W
Heritage
Yes
Status
In Production
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