Leverage innovations in ground terminals to unlock the potential of multi-orbit satellite communications
The proliferation of non-geostationary (NGEO) satellite constellations is driving a global need for satellite ground stations that are capable of tracking satellites across multiple orbits including GEO, MEO and LEO.
STEP Electronics offers hardware solutions from a range of leading manufacturers that cater to a wide-range of orbits and frequency bands, supporting CubeSats operating in VHF and UHF communications payloads and up to mega satellite constellations supporting high data rate up and down links across the L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, and Q and V bands.
Supported Orbits
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
Geosynchronous Inclined Orbit
Sun Synchronous Orbit
Polar Orbit
Launch Vehicle Tracking Antenna Systems
STEP Electronics offers support for your launch vehicle while it is on the way to orbit with complete engineering services for all ground station related operations, specialising in launch support, and range safety. Launch vehicle tracking antenna systems facilitate the collection of critical telemetry including video, and allow tracking, telemetry, and control (TT&C) commands all the way to orbit.
Comtech Ground Systems has developed a cost-effective X/Y antenna pedestal technology that specialises in precision antenna tracking. Comtech Ground Systems systems are specifically designed for low and medium earth orbits that support Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, and TT&C applications. Comtech Ground Systems offer a range of X/Y tracking antennas from 30cm to 14m.
Comtech Ground Systems offers cost-effective radome manufacturing solutions that can be delivered quickly, are easy to install, and RF tuned for the customer’s mission. Comtech Ground System’s geodesic radomes and their spherical radomes offer the very best antenna environmental protection possible against all elements at a very competitive price.
Intellian Multi-Orbit, Multi-Band Tracking Antennas
Intellian is a leading manufacturer of stabilised tracking satellite communication terminals, initially for the maritime markets with solutions for the VSAT and satellite TV markets. Intellian is now expanding into the next phase of mobile connectivity by manufacturing efficient and cost effective high throughput satellite communication terminals for emerging MEO and LEO constellations to provide network access at any time and anywhere.
Intellian uses state-of-the art technology to design satcom antennas and RF components for L, C, Ku, Ka, X bands. Intellian’s auto-switching tri-band RF module enables the ability to operate with commercial C, Ku, and Ka band services through a single main reflector.
Av-Comm Sovereign Antenna Systems
Representing a significant step forward in Australia’s sovereign space capabilities, STEP Electronics’ parent company Av-Comm has designed & built multiple tracking antenna systems to support satellites operating from a number of key orbits. Av-Comm’s sovereign tracking antenna systems provide the missing link for a number of rapidly developing Australian Space Industry capabilities and companies, allowing our customers to focus on their missions, enabled by our antenna systems.
Antenna Systems Available Today:
Geosynchronous Inclined Orbit (GEO Inclined) C Band & Ku Band Operations
UHF & VHF Cubesat TT&C Gateway Antenna Systems
S Band X Band Receive Only Gateway Antenna System