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Integral To Build Satellite Control System For BSAT-3a
Lanham MD (SPX) Jun 07, 2005 Integral Systems has received a contract from B-SAT Corporation to provide a state-of-the-art satellite control system for their new BSAT-3a satellite based on Integral's EPOCH IPS (Integrated Product Suite). The system consists of both primary and back-up control facilities for the new satellite, as well as providing transponder data distribution systems at uplink locations for B-SAT's major customers. The system also includes Integral's TRECS (Transponder REConfiguration System) for allowing for the rapid development of validated payload reconfiguration procedures as well as Integral's EPOCH Web server. B-SAT currently uses an Integral EPOCH IPS system to operate its BSAT-2a and 2c satellites. "We are extremely pleased with the confidence B-SAT has shown by electing to contract the satellite control system directly with Integral," said Stuart Daughtridge, Integral's Executive Vice President of its Commercial Division. The BSAT-3a contract is another prime example of our ability to provide a proven solution for satellite control independent of the satellite manufacturer and to be able to support that system post delivery and throughout the mission life. B-SAT is a major satellite operator in Asia and we are excited to have earned their trust and their repeat business," he added. "B-SAT operates broadcasting satellites in Japan having a huge number of viewers and B-SAT's important mission is to stably operate the satellites," commented Mr. Osamu Yamazaki, BSAT-3a Program Manager at B-SAT. "Integral's EPOCH IPS system is capable of flexibly handling satellites built by different manufacturers and we expect it will create operating efficiency for us in the near future. "This is the first time B-SAT has directly contracted with a satellite control facility manufacturer but we believe that Integral's close coordination with the satellite manufacturer will make the delivery of the flawless system possible." EPOCH IPS is the only COTS (commercial-off the shelf) satellite control system with a proven capability to operate diverse fleets of satellites (satellites from different satellite manufacturers in the same fleet) from a single satellite control system. Integral also has supplied satellite ground systems to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, PanAmSat, Loral Skynet, NEWskies Satellites, Echostar, Sirius Satellite Radio, Binariang Satellite Systems, Shin Satellite Public Company Ltd., SATMEX, GE Americom, Optus, ChinaSat, EOSAT, TRW, ROCSAT (Republic of China), among others. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry
Stratos Steps Closer To Xantic Acquisition
Bethesda MD (SPX) Jan 5, 2006Stratos Global recently announced it had taken a step closer toward the completion of the acquisition of Xantic, having received positive advice from the Works' Council in the Netherlands, and executed a definitive agreement to purchase Xantic from KPN and Telstra Corporation. |
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