Our Recent Projects
Click on each project below to learn more about what we did to drive it to success.
NASA - International Space Station RF
NASA - Artemis/Gateway
SCOUT
NASA - International Space Station RF
The International Space Station (ISS) has been a longstanding symbol for global collaboration on space exploration and research. The international cooperation and technological challenges of coordinating the varied activities and visiting vehicles are ever-evolving. To say the least, the ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken.
Relative Dynamics plays a large role in this program by leading all communication analysis for all visiting vehicles. Additionally, we have provided spectrum management which allows for seamless access to the radio frequency spectrum used in communications.
NASA - Artemis/Gateway
NASA is on a mission to return astronauts to the moon in the next four years. NASA's Artemis program aims to shine a light on new discoveries about the Moon, Earth and our origins in the solar system. Specifically, the Gateway plays a large role in NASA's deep space exploration plans. The Gateway is a spaceship that will orbit the Moon, allowing for easier transport of astronauts to and from Earth. It will be the foundation for the long-term Artemis architecture.
Relative Dynamics is providing communication analysis for the lunar mission along with spectrum management which allows for seamless access to the radio frequency spectrum used in communications.
Space Communications Optical Universal Terminal (SCOUT)
Relative Dynamics is developing the Space Communications Optical Universal Terminal (SCOUT). SCOUT is an affordable and competitive communications payload with significant user operability.
The goal for SCOUT is to provide communication technology for a wide range of missions where there are limitations on size, weight, power and cost. These include satellite-to-satellite, satellite-to-Earth, planetary lander-to-Earth, and planetary lander/orbiter communications.
We have achieved a low-cost, injection-molded high-volume opto-mechanical structure that is also highly robust against thermal deformation, boasting one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios. Our Precision Pointing technology brings to market a new class of high-performance, ultra high-vacuum compatible motors.
Want to learn more about the leader behind this project? You can read more about Dr. Michael Krainak's background here.
