Communication-Telemetry-Control Modules

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These are improved-reliability terrestrial-grade electronics, specifically designed and developed to operate in a space environment and meet the compliance requirements of spacecraft integrators.  

More specifically, these are IPC Class 2 electronics, using 100% automotive-grade electronic components, and incorporating the most critical requirements from European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) standards. 

We have distilled the rules for designing and building space-rated electronics to the essentials required for shorter duration space missions. We refer to this product range as 'space-capable' rather than 'space-grade' - a shorter lead time and cost effective product that meets the requirements of the targeted use case.

These products are developed to meet the requirements of a specific mission class - shorter duration (months) and Low Earth Orbit. This is typical of in-orbit demonstrator missions where the payload developer may not require the extended lifetime assurance of space-grade electronic products,  and may not be willing to tolerate the higher cost and longer lead time associated with this additional assurance. 

They are intended for short duration space missions however could be operated in space for longer duration subject to further qualification testing.

NASA’s Office of Safety and Mission Assurance establishes criteria for risk classification for NASA payloads in NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 8705.4A. NASA has four distinct risk tolerance levels, or classes, corresponding to the acceptable risk and degree of uncertainty assigned to a payload. The electronics products sold here would be suitable for Class D: "High risk tolerance missions, normally representing a lower priority mission with a medium to low complexity"

Yes, we can work with you to interface these products with your specific payload.

Yes, we can work with you to program the MCU to meet your specific operational requirements.

Yes, we can work with you to design and build a custom version that meets your specific dimensional and functional requirements.

For example, the number of channels for payload sensing and control can be altered in the CTC Module,  the normally-on or normally-off switch states can be adjusted in the BC Module. We can also delta qualify the hardware if needed.

Yes, we can work with you to test the products for your specific use-case.

For example, the hardware can be subjected to launcher specific vibration testing, and mission CONOPS specific thermal-vacuum testing.

We prefer to operate on a transparent pricing model, and charge all customers exactly the same low prices, whether they are large organisations or small startups. 

Yes, this is available as an add-on for any purchased flight unit. These non-flight units are functionally similar to flight units, but will not pass requirements for spaceflight. Specifically, the PCB's utilise a weaker consumer grade FR4 and have an acrylic conformal coating that will outgas under vacuum conditions.