Solstar Space (Solstar) AFWERX An SBIR Phase I contract was awarded for $74,752 to address an urgent challenge. Ministry of the Air Force (DAF) connects spacecraft to LEO and beyond.
The contract will support research to help further develop Solstar’s space specifications. WiFi Access Points and client WiFi network cardsThe solution is designed to support: Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, Docking (RPOD) Servicing, assembly and manufacturing in space (ISAM), scientific and medical experimental data, and other applications.
Solstar WiFi access points and client cards will be designed to meet the requirements of current and future spaceflight missions.
- Radiation and temperature resistance
- Compatibility with the lunar environment
- High Power Radio Frequency (RF)
- Eliminate cabling
- Future-proof design for long-term operation
- Software-defined, API-based remote management and updates support all IEEE 802.11 standards
“Although WiFi has been demonstrated on the International Space Station using a non-radiation hardened single-engine unit, there are currently no commercially available space-grade WiFi solutions. The utility of WiFi in space has been demonstrated by improvised solutions with limited functionality and applicability. The Solstar design provides full WiFi functionality and features, supporting any WiFi-enabled device or application. As WiFi connectivity requirements evolve and increase in LEO, Earth orbit, and lunar applications, reliable and secure WiFi solutions will be essential to achieving critical mission objectives.” he said. Brian Barnett, Founder and CEO, Solstar Space.Solstar Space WiFi serves a wide range of space missions, including LEO space stations, servicing spacecraft, lunar gateways, transfer vehicles, landers, modules, lunar habitats, vehicles, spacesuits, IoT mesh networks and wireless bridges..”
Barnett He continued:Solstar WiFi access points and client cards meet the requirements of a wide range of space missions including LEO space stations and servicing spacecraft, lunar gateways, transfer vehicles, landers, modules, lunar habitats, vehicles, spacesuits, IoT mesh networks, wireless bridges, etc. Space WiFi needs are virtually limitless and continue to grow..”
