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SatNOGS-COMMS

Programme
GSTP
Programme Reference
GT27-037ES
Prime Contractor
Libre Space Foundation
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Greece
SatNOGS-COMMS
Objectives

• Dual-band, highly configurable radio transceiver with an affordable price 

• Open technologies and open access to all components of the system 

• Cognitive radio and spectrum monitoring capabilities • Over the air update capability

Description

Achievements and status: 
• Flight heritage: Achieved TRL-8 on the CURIUM-1 mission for the UHF-TX functionality. 
• Commercialization: Outsourced the assembly process. Already delivered an EM and signed multiple contracts for EM & FM 
deliveries in 2025, among which is the HELEO mission, where LSF is part of a larger consortium. University teams constitute the 
majority of our client base.
• Community utilization: A modified version of the board is utilized by a university team on their CubeSat project.
• Hardware status: Radiation hardness enhancement (shielding + components), EMI/EMC enhancement (power filter, shield)
• Software status: TC&C interface through YAMCS with CCSDS XTCE, FPGA signal processing operations enhancement

Application Domain
GEN-Generic Technologies
Technology Domain
26-OTHERS
Competence Domain
8-Ground Systems and Mission Operations
Initial TRL
TRL 3
Target TRL
TRL 6
Achieved TRL
TRL 8