As the foundation of a new generation of highly flexible and innovative telecommunications satellites that can quickly adapt to the changing dynamics of the market and user needs, the OneSat program by Airbus Defence and Space has been developed through synergies among key national and international space industry players. While Airbus is responsible for the main design, TESAT is integrating Thales’s TWTs in to Microwave Power Modules (MPM). Both partners bring their expertise in communication systems, built on Thales’s experience with over 23,200 TWTs in orbit.
Thales’s next-generation Dual-TWTs offer unparalleled global performance, combining reduced weight and size with advanced technology. These Dual-TWTs are engineered to provide exceptional reliability and performance in constrained space environments. Easily integrated into the satellite antenna system, they are a crucial element for the success of the Optus program. Available in two versions for both the Ku and Ka band satellite frequency ranges, the Dual-TWTs fully meet the requirements of active antenna amplification systems designed for flexible and software-defined satellites.
Three of Thales's facilities are collaborating to manufacture the Dual-TWTs: Ulm in Germany, and Thonon-les-Bains and Vélizy in France.
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Download free sample pages More informationWith key components such as Thales’ Ku-band Dual-TWTs, the Optus-11 satellite is positioned as a vital element for next-generation spacecraft, significantly enhancing their communication and satellite service capabilities.
"We are honored to make a significant contribution to the operation of the Optus-11 satellite by providing Airbus Defence and Space with our next-generation Dual Travelling Wave Tubes. Our successful delivery of this system for the first flight model showcases Thales's ability to quickly provide cutting-edge technological solutions that will shape the future of space communications," said Charles-Antoine Goffin, Vice President, Microwave and Imaging Systems, Thales.
