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Av-Comm Observer: November 2024 


The Av-Comm Cassowary – Australian-Made Satellite Ground Terminals


View Cassowary 4.5m 4500SX Satellite Ground Station Tracking Antenna System
View Cassowary 2.4m 2400SX Satellite Ground Station Tracking Antenna System

Melbourne Space Program

September and October 2024 have been remarkable for the space industry, highlighted by SpaceX’s record-breaking Polaris Dawn mission and the successful capture of a starship super booster. In Australia, astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg received an Honorary Doctorate for her significant contributions to space.

Internationally, numerous satellite launches and missions, including ESA’s Hera Mission, have advanced space tourism and mining, studying the impact of NASA’s DART mission on asteroids. These achievements showcase the dynamic and evolving nature of the space sector.


New Product Announcements

Introducing Keysight Technologies

Av-Comm is excited to bring you a variety of Keysight devices, a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions. Choose the Keysight FieldFox configuration that best meets your needs and don’t hesitate to reach out to our sales team to discuss custom configuration options.

Keysight N9042B UXA Signal Analyser,
2 Hz to 50 GHz

You can use the Keysight UXA signal analyser (spectrum analyser) with an X-COM recorder and PathWave 89600 Vector Signal Analysis (VSA software) to create an intuitive test platform. This signal analysis (spectrum analysis) platform captures and analyses real-world signal behavior for radar and electronic warfare systems.

Keysight N9960A FieldFox Handheld Microwave Spectrum Analyser

The Keysight N9960A FieldFox is a lightweight, durable handheld microwave spectrum analyser, interference analyser, distance-tracking generator, preamplifier, and power meter, designed for tough working environments and versatile tasks from routine maintenance to in-depth troubleshooting.


MilCIS Wrap Up


Upcoming Dates

14th-18th October: IAC 2024 Milan
26th-28th November: Indo-Pacific Space & Earth Conference
12th-14th November: MilCIS
29th September-3rd October: IAC 2025 Sydney