Parsons Deploys First SPARTAN 6-Meter Phased-Array Antenna in OrbitXchange Network
Parsons has integrated the first SPARTAN phased-array-fed 6-meter parabolic antenna into its OrbitXchange network. The antenna provides eight steerable downlink beams and a dedicated uplink beam for simultaneous multi-spacecraft commanding and telemetry and is the largest Unified S-Band SGLS commercial capability for US government missions.
1. SPARTAN Integration Complete
Parsons completed integration, testing and operational acceptance of the Raven Defense S-Band Phased Array Receive and Transmit Antenna Node (SPARTAN) into its OrbitXchange network, marking the first phased-array-fed parabolic antenna deployed for satellite commanding, telemetry and mission data collection.
2. Advanced Multi-Satellite Capabilities
The 6-meter full-motion parabolic dish incorporates a phased-array feed enabling eight electronically steerable downlink beams and a dedicated uplink beam, allowing a single antenna to support simultaneous command, telemetry and data collection for multiple spacecraft.
3. Commercial Unified S-Band Leadership
This SPARTAN installation delivers the largest Unified S-Band Space Ground Link System commercial capability for US government customers and can be tailored to additional frequency bands, retrofitted onto legacy antennas or chained together for continuous coverage across the geosynchronous belt.
4. Strategic Growth and Partnerships
Equipped with the Parsons Mission Link Modem for flexible signal processing across diverse waveforms and data rates, SPARTAN enhances Parsons’ space portfolio and paves the way for further deployments through expanded partnership with Raven Defense to meet rising government and commercial mission demands.