InRange: Safran's Global Satellite Telemetry Service for Ground Stations

InRange: Safran's Global Satellite Telemetry Service for Ground Stations

In the realm of launcher and rocket launches, the pivotal factor for success lies in the precise reception of telemetry data, crucial for both commercial ventures and sovereign missions. Addressing the challenge of transmitting this data across even the most remote regions of the planet, Safran has innovated with InRange, a global satellite telemetry service that complements the existing network of ground stations.

Whether it's during the inaugural flight or subsequent missions, telemetry data is essential as it provides real-time insight into the launcher's performance and operation.

Safran Electronics & Defense's Space division, through its company Safran Data Systems, is continuously investing in new technologies to ensure the transfer and backup of this valuable data, particularly by developing satellite telemetry transmission solutions.

An innovative and complementary data reception service

Traditionally provided by a network of ground stations installed along the launcher's trajectory, telemetry data is received as soon as the launcher becomes visible to at least one of these ground stations. However, the geographical limitations in deploying these stations represent constraints for the coverage provided by this system. To address this, Safran Data Systems offers a complementary service to its clients: a telemetry supply service in orbit for rockets and launchers.

Safran Data Systems' ambition is to develop future generations of telemetry transmission. To this end, the company has been collaborating for several years with Inmarsat, a Viasat company specializing in satellite telephony, to develop an innovative service leveraging their global network of geostationary satellites in the L band.

Named InRange, this global satellite telemetry service allows for real-time reception of all data transmitted by the launcher throughout its trajectory, even in the middle of oceans. Today, InRange's positioning is truly unique in the market!

Continuous coverage thanks to Safran technologies

To ensure the proper functioning of this service, Safran Data Systems provides several high-tech equipment, notably for onboard transmission and ground reception. Safran Data Systems also provides all the support for installation, validation, and qualification of the onboard part.

Firstly, there's the DTRDM transmitter, a satellite telemetry transmitter for rockets and launchers. Based on innovative radio software technology, it allows for easy adjustment of telemetry characteristics to the available frequency bands. Very compact, this transmitter is particularly suitable for New Space micro-launchers.

Next, the Cortex modem, currently the most advanced digital receiver on the market, ensures ground data reception with exceptional signal processing capabilities. This modem, with its wideband radiofrequency signal recording and playback mode, ensures no data loss. It's also a comprehensive tool for tests conducted during ground reception station preparations.

Noël Ballot, Sales & Marketing Director of Safran Data Systems, applauds this achievement, highlighting that meeting the new needs of launch operators is Safran's main objective. "This new technology is a great recognition of the company's expertise in telemetry innovation for the benefit of its clients," he points out. InRange thus emerges as a revolution in satellite telemetry, paving the way for unparalleled connectivity availability for launch missions.

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Publisher: SatNow
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beidou

Satellite NameOrbit Date
BeiDou-3 G4Geostationary Orbit (GEO)17 May, 2023
BeiDou-3 G2Geostationary Orbit (GEO)09 Mar, 2020
Compass-IGSO7Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)09 Feb, 2020
BeiDou-3 M19Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)16 Dec, 2019
BeiDou-3 M20Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)16 Dec, 2019
BeiDou-3 M21Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)23 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 M22Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)23 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 I3Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)04 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 M23Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)22 Sep, 2019
BeiDou-3 M24Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)22 Sep, 2019

galileo

Satellite NameOrbit Date
GSAT0223MEO - Near-Circular05 Dec, 2021
GSAT0224MEO - Near-Circular05 Dec, 2021
GSAT0219MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0220MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0221MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0222MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0215MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0216MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0217MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0218MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017

glonass

Satellite NameOrbit Date
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Kosmos 2564--28 Nov, 2022
Kosmos 2559--10 Oct, 2022
Kosmos 2557--07 Jul, 2022
Kosmos 2547--25 Oct, 2020
Kosmos 2545--16 Mar, 2020
Kosmos 2544--11 Dec, 2019
Kosmos 2534--27 May, 2019
Kosmos 2529--03 Nov, 2018
Kosmos 2527--16 Jun, 2018

gps

Satellite NameOrbit Date
Navstar 82Medium Earth Orbit19 Jan, 2023
Navstar 81Medium Earth Orbit17 Jun, 2021
Navstar 78Medium Earth Orbit22 Aug, 2019
Navstar 77Medium Earth Orbit23 Dec, 2018
Navstar 76Medium Earth Orbit05 Feb, 2016
Navstar 75Medium Earth Orbit31 Oct, 2015
Navstar 74Medium Earth Orbit15 Jul, 2015
Navstar 73Medium Earth Orbit25 Mar, 2015
Navstar 72Medium Earth Orbit29 Oct, 2014
Navstar 71Medium Earth Orbit02 Aug, 2014

irnss

Satellite NameOrbit Date
NVS-01Geostationary Orbit (GEO)29 May, 2023
IRNSS-1IInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)12 Apr, 2018
IRNSS-1HSub Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO)31 Aug, 2017
IRNSS-1GGeostationary Orbit (GEO)28 Apr, 2016
IRNSS-1FGeostationary Orbit (GEO)10 Mar, 2016
IRNSS-1EGeosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)20 Jan, 2016
IRNSS-1DInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)28 Mar, 2015
IRNSS-1CGeostationary Orbit (GEO)16 Oct, 2014
IRNSS-1BInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)04 Apr, 2014
IRNSS-1AInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)01 Jul, 2013