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VIREO

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Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2023-054AXLaunched 4/15/2023
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Transporter-7
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT5
Launch Date
4/15/2023
Last Contact
7/22/2024
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
497 km
Inclination
97.4 deg
Dry Mass
4 kg
Total Mass
4 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
C3S LLC.
Manufacturer
C3S LLC.
Registry
COSPAR ID
2023-054AX
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1211
Track
Mentions
18
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Rocket Lab selected CesiumAstro to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array radio frequency communications payload for integration on 18 space vehicles supporting the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.8May 9, 2024Rocket Lab selects CesiumAstro’s multi-beam Ka-Band communications payloads for Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Transport Layer Constellation

CesiumAstro was selected by Rocket Lab to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array radio frequency communications payload for integration on 18 space vehicles supporting the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer.

RelationshipsPlanGeneralValue 4.0May 7, 2024CesiumAstro Selected by Rocket Lab to Provide Multi-Beam Ka-Band Communications Payloads for its Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Transport Layer Constellation

The C3S VIREO payload was transported to orbit on Momentus’s Vigoride-6 mission that launched in April 2023.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Oct 6, 2023Momentus Signs Contract with C3S for Transportation and Orbital Delivery Services

The C3S VIREO payload was transported to orbit on Momentus’ Vigoride-6 mission that launched in April 2023.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.4Oct 5, 2023Momentus signs contract for C3S orbital delivery services

Vigoride-6 launched in April 2023 and deployed the REVELA payload for ARCA Dynamics, the VIREO CubeSat for C3S LLC, the DISCO-1 CubeSat for Aarhus University, and the IRIS-C payload booked through ISILAUNCH for an Asian customer.

PlanRelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.6Jul 31, 2023Momentus deploys all payloads from Vigoride-6 mission + offers updates

Vigoride-6 deployed the VIREO CubeSat for C3S LLC.

RelationshipsValue 3.0Jul 31, 2023Momentus Deploys All Payloads from Vigoride-6 Orbital Service Vehicle

CesiumAstro was selected by Raytheon Technologies to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array RF communications payload for integration into seven space vehicles supporting the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.5May 11, 2023CesiumAstro’s active phased array technology is enlisted by Raytheon Technologies for 7 space vehicles supporting SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer

Vireo is a Ka-band, multi-beam communications system designed to operate in the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 11, 2023CesiumAstro’s active phased array technology is enlisted by Raytheon Technologies for 7 space vehicles supporting SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer

CesiumAstro was selected by Raytheon Technologies to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array (AESA) RF communications payload for integration into seven space vehicles supporting the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.5May 8, 2023CesiumAstro to provide 7 multi-beam, active phased array comms payloads to Raytheon Technologies for SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer

CesiumAstro was selected by Raytheon Technologies to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array RF communications payload for integration into seven space vehicles supporting the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.6May 8, 2023CesiumAstro to Provide Active Phased Array Communication Payloads for SDA’s T1TL Lunar Exploration

CesiumAstro was selected by Raytheon Technologies to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array RF communications payload for integration into seven space vehicles supporting the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.0May 4, 2023CesiumAstro Selected to Provide 7 Multi-Beam, Active Phased Array Communications Payloads to Raytheon Technologies for SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer

Vigoride-6 will deliver the VIREO CubeSat for C3S LLC.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 22, 2023Momentus' Vigoride-6 Spacecraft Arrives at SpaceX Launch Site for Its Launch

The Vigoride-6 mission will deliver the VIREO CubeSat for C3S LLC.

RelationshipsPlanGeneralValue 4.0Mar 9, 2023Momentus’ Vigoride-6 spacecraft arrives at SpaceX launch site

Saturn Satellite Networks selected CesiumAstro’s Vireo-GEO active phased array RF payload for Saturn’s Space BroadbandNetworks-1 (SBN-1).

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 29, 2022Saturn Satellite Networks Selects CesiumAstro’s RF Payload for the Broadband Networks-1 Program

Saturn Satellite Networks selected CesiumAstro’s Vireo-GEO active phased array RF payload for the Space Broadband Networks-1 (SBN-1) program.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 22, 2022Saturn Satellite Networks selects CesiumAstro’s RF payload for the Broadband Networks-1 program

CesiumAstro’s Vireo-GEO payload provides independently steerable and shapeable beams to enable enhanced quality of service.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 22, 2022Saturn Satellite Networks selects CesiumAstro’s RF payload for the Broadband Networks-1 program

Saturn Satellite Networks selected CesiumAstro’s Vireo-GEO active phased array RF payload for the Space BroadbandNetworks-1 (SBN-1) program.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.6Dec 20, 2022Saturn Satellite Networks Selects CesiumAstro’s Multi-Beam Active Phased Array RF Payload for its $500M Space Broadband Networks-1 Program

Vireo-GEO is a CesiumAstro payload that provides direct radiating array technology reconfigured and optimized for GEO operation.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 20, 2022Saturn Satellite Networks Selects CesiumAstro’s Multi-Beam Active Phased Array RF Payload for its $500M Space Broadband Networks-1 Program