Orbital Gate

Network OS

The software-defined ground stack

Network OS runs every layer from antenna control to the internet handoff: radios, modems, routing, security, compliance and site operations, across every site.

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Precedent

Apr 2024

In April 2024 Kratos ran fully virtualised SATCOM over LEO for the US Army: digitiser, DIFI and software modems (Microwave Journal).

4.5 Gb/s

One server running a pure software modem decodes up to 4.5 Gb/s (AWS, Amphinicy Blink, 2023).

Modules

  • Antenna and RF control

  • Digital IF and switching

  • Software modems

  • 5G radio and core

  • Station monitor and control

  • Scheduling

  • Traffic engine

  • Spectrum and interference

  • Site and facility operations

  • Compliance and licence register

  • Security and HSM key custody

  • Federation, portals and billing

Standards

  • DIFI (IEEE-ISTO 4900)
  • DVB-S2X
  • CCSDS
  • 3GPP NR-NTN
  • PTP (IEEE 1588)

Technical walkthrough: the Orbital Gate network software

Technical walkthrough: the Orbital Gate network software · 4:18. Plays from YouTube (youtube-nocookie.com) when you press play.

Antennas

  • Mark I

    In-house 2.4 m Ka dish; the first site in Kenya.

  • Mark 1.5

    Self-folding petal reflector for mobile and field units.

  • Mark 2.0

    Multi-beam array in grant-funded R&D.