skynet 5 satellite

ground segment

remote ground segment

management segment

system ground segment

Fully compatible with military satellite systems, Astrium terminals are secure, reliable and proven in the field. Astrium will address the following ground segment requirements for the Skynet 5 system in the UK:

• RAF Colerne
  • 2 additional 9 metre X-band heads
  • IF/RF upgrades
  • New satellite control facility (SCC)
  • New Network Management Centre (NCC)

• RAF Oakhangar
  • IF/RF upgrades

• DCSA Corsham
  • New System Operation Centre

• System
• Introduction of PMS (Paradigm Modem System) modem
• Addition of Skynet 5 baseband system
• Upgrade of Management System to meet Skynet 5 / Paradigm needs