Space Communications & Electronics
Providing the communications link between spacecraft & earth
General Dynamics has a proud heritage of providing NASA with ground-based and spacecraft-to-spacecraft critical communications for manned and unmanned space exploration missions, ranging from near-Earth to Deep Space projects. Our technology has powered communications, telemetry, tracking and control for many of the most groundbreaking space programs, including Apollo, Voyager, the Mars Rovers, the Cassini Space Probe, the Space Shuttle, the Hubble Telescope and the International Space Station.
General Dynamics Supports Artemis I Mission Around The Moon
General Dynamics built the S-Band Transponders and emergency radios for the Orion spacecraft. When Orion’s crew makes its first trip to space, our transponders will keep the astronauts connected to mission command centers on Earth.
Read The StoryWE’RE NOT JUST CELEBRATING HISTORY, WE’RE STILL MAKING IT.
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, an S-Band Transponder built by General Dynamics was the only communications link the Apollo 11 Astronauts had to Earth. From Apollo 11 to the Next Giant Leap, explore how we support NASA Missions.
Our Spaceborne Communications Technology
Tracking, Telemetry & Control Transponders
We supply the tracking, telemetry and control (TT&C), precision navigation and timing and crosslink equipment for space exploration missions.
Mission Data Links & Power Amplifiers
Our products have provided the critical communications link between Earth and space since the mid-1950s.
Satellite GPS Receivers
We provide high-reliability space-hardened GPS sensors for commercial and military low-earth orbit (LEO) users.
Space Encryption
Our Type 1-certified encryptors and corresponding ground encryptors are suited for large bandwidth data transmission.
The Next Generation of Secure Position, Navigation and Timing Technology Whitepaper
The Department of Defense is now focused on satisfying the need to provide assured position, navigation and timing (PNT) – or assured PNT – and General Dynamics is answering that call by developing new antenna designs, power amplifiers, receivers, waveform generators and related capabilities that are more resilient to threats.
