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DUPLEX

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Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1998-067XSLaunched 9/14/2025
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Zarya
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9
Launch Date
9/14/2025
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
414 km
Inclination
51.63 deg
Dry Mass
10 kg
Total Mass
10 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
CU Aerospace
Manufacturer
CU Aerospace
Registry
COSPAR ID
1998-067XS
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Mentions
32
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The ALL.SPACE electronically scanned antenna capability enables simultaneous full-duplex connectivity across GEO and MEO networks from a single terminal.

CapabilityValue 4.0Mar 26, 2026Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal Capability Certified

The ALL.SPACE electronically scanned antenna capability enables simultaneous full-duplex connectivity across geostationary and medium Earth orbit networks from a single terminal.

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Farcast is a San Francisco–based startup developing a single-aperture, full-duplex flat panel antenna using active electronically scanned antenna technology that can simultaneously transmit and receive from the same aperture.

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DUPLEX also has a monofilament vaporization propulsion unit that heats and vaporizes Delrin to create a continuous thrust stream.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

Flight demonstrations like DUPLEX can enable lower cost, longer-duration missions at the Moon, Mars, and other destinations.

GeneralCapabilityValue 1.8Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

Micropropulsion capabilities of DUPLEX can support orbit maintenance and collision avoidance with debris.

CapabilityValue 3.0Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

The fiber-fed pulsed plasma thruster on DUPLEX generates efficient thrust with low propellant consumption.

CapabilityValue 3.5Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

The DUPLEX spacecraft is a CubeSat built by Champaign-Urbana Aerospace in Illinois.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

Mission operators will command DUPLEX to raise and lower its orbit over about two years using both propulsion systems.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

Funding for the DUPLEX mission comes from the Small Business Innovation Research program and a 2019 Tipping Point industry partnership award.

FinancialGeneralValue 3.0Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

Technologies proven on the DUPLEX mission are expected to help U.S. companies offer efficient propulsion solutions.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.0Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

DUPLEX will demonstrate capabilities to maintain and adjust a spacecraft's trajectory over time.

CapabilityValue 3.0Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

DUPLEX is fitted with a fiber-fed pulsed plasma thruster that uses electric pulses to vaporize Teflon.

CapabilityValue 4.2Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

The DUPLEX mission is supported by NASA's Small Spacecraft and Distributed Systems program at Ames Research Center.

RelationshipsValue 3.5Dec 20, 2025NASA CubeSat puts dual micropropulsion systems through orbital trial

Leo Ultra is a full-duplex phased array antenna designed for enterprise customers.

CapabilityValue 3.5Nov 24, 2025Latest News

Kymeta's Osprey u8 terminal features full-duplex data transport, allowing it to receive and transmit from a single aperture.

CapabilityValue 4.2Nov 16, 2025Kymeta selected as multi-orbit MILSATCOM provider for U.S. Army’s NGC2 Pilot

Kymeta terminals offer full-duplex data transport, enabling them to receive and transmit from a single aperture.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 16, 2025Kymeta selected as multi-orbit SATCOM provider for U.S. Army’s NGC2 pilot

The Gogo FDX ESA builds upon the architecture of the HDX while introducing full-duplex operation for data-intensive applications in business aviation.

CapabilityValue 3.5Oct 13, 2025Hughes + Gogo celebrate key FDX + HDX Aviation ESA milestones

Both the Gogo half-duplex (HDX) and full-duplex (FDX) Aviation electronically steerable antenna (ESA) terminals have been delivered on time.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 13, 2025Hughes + Gogo celebrate key FDX + HDX Aviation ESA milestones

Each TILBA-OGS L10 station supports full duplex 10 Gbps operation and remote control.

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