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Space and Ground Systems

ALMA Operations Support Facility

ALMA Operations Support Facility Video
Windows Media, 12MB | 2:24

Communications. Navigation. Weather prediction. Global defense. Search and rescue. Scientific discovery. The world is increasingly dependent on capabilities and information delivered from space to enhance and protect our lives.

General Dynamics C4 Systems creates solutions that enable the delivery of critical data and advanced capabilities from satellites in-orbit. We combine end-to-end systems integration, security engineering and information assurance expertise and products with leading edge technologies and trusted innovation to deliver our customers cost-effective solutions to bring the benefits of space down to Earth. At General Dynamics, we’re working today to improve tomorrow.

Ground Systems Solutions

General Dynamics has been a leading provider of satellite ground systems solutions for more than 30 years. Our experience and constant innovation bring the value of satellite systems in space down to the users on Earth. These solutions include:

  • Integrating satellite ground networks for communication and navigation such as the U.S. Navy’s Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)
     
  • Modernizing the ground system and network for NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation, under the Space Network (SN) Ground Segment Sustainment (SGSS) program
     
  • Satellite antennas for fixed and mobile communications
     

Satellite and Mission Services

Combining decades of space experience, deep understanding of our customer’s goals, and world-class personnel, General Dynamics delivers a broad range of satellite communications services, mission engineering, and operations support services. These capabilities enable our civil, commercial and government customers to successfully complete their mission. These services include:

  • Delivering essential satellite and mission operations support for the U.S. Navy’s Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC) and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
     
  • Creating customized SATCOM solutions for federal and military customers utilizing the Iridium® global communications system
     
  • State-of-the-art SpacePlex® space and communications services facility in Las Cruces, N.M., providing customers satellite engineering, command/control, satellite monitoring and back-up services, teleport services, network management, data management and operational maintenance support.

Click below to download and view our Space Situational Awareness and Satellite Ground Systems demonstrations and supporting handout materials.

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Cross Domain Satellite Command and Control Demo
Windows Media, 64MB, length: 9:09

Space Situational Awareness Demo
Windows Media, 59MB, length: 9:25
  Solving the Cross-Domain Command and Control Challenge

Satellite Ground Systems Demo
Windows Media, 42MB, length: 7:41
  Solving the Legacy Integration Challenge in Satellite Ground Systems

Space Encryption Solutions

General Dynamics C4 Systems’ space-based encryptors are successfully employed in numerous space missions. Our high-speed, space-based, Type 1-certified encryptors, and corresponding ground encryptors, are suited for large bandwidth data transmission. We also support the special encryption and protections needed for Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) communications. We are exploring the application and space-qualification of our ground-based HAIPE® encryptor technologies for in-space HAIPE needs.

With a commitment to mission responsiveness, creative thinking and technical innovation, General Dynamics C4 Systems is leading the effort to transform the next generation of space and ground systems with affordable, reliable, secured and timely solutions for our customers and end users around the world.

 

Capabilities Home
Command and Control
Communications and Networking
Information Assurance
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Platform Integration
RF Networking
Ruggedized Computing
Satellite and Wireless Ground-Based Communication Products
Space Systems, Products and Services
Switching Systems
Training and Simulation

 
 GDC4S Capabilities Brochure
 Global Broadband Solutions datasheet
 Global Broadcast Service (GBS)
 Satellite Communication Services capabilities brochure
 Space Systems Expertise handout
 SpacePlex handout
 
  Feb 17, 2012: General Dynamics Demonstrates First MUOS-based Communications on JTRS HMS Radio
 
  Sep 01, 2011: General Dynamics Awarded $900 Million for Joint Global Broadcast Service Program from the U.S. Air Force
 
 
  Customized Security Subsystems
  Embedded Security Solutions
  Family of Advanced Core Cryptographic Technologies
  High Speed Mission Data
  Mobile User Objective System
  Otus™ Integrated Mobile Situational Awareness System
  Satellite Communication Services
  Space
  Tactical Airspace Integration System
 
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info@gdc4s.com

 
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