The Astrocast Nanosatellite IoT Network is Live!
Today aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket, aboard Spaceflight rideshare services, the first 5 nanosatellites of the Astrocast Nanosatellite IoT…
Meet the Astronode S
Astronode S, a solder-down bidirectional low-power module
The Astronode S is a bidirectional solder-down module for customers who want a simple serial interface connection to Astrocast Network. Its small size allows for its use in embedded applications.
The Astronode S has the lowest peak power consumption available in the market and operates in the L-Band frequency range allowing for the use of miniaturized antennas that reliably work in all weather conditions.
Bidirectional
The Astronode S is a bidirectional module enabling you to get data from your asset and communicate back to it.
Low-cost
The Astronode S has a total cost of ownership up to 3 times less than traditional satellite IoT alternatives.
Low-power
The Astronode S has a peak power consumption of less than 0.35W, making it the lowest available in the market.
L-Band
L-Band enables the use of miniaturized antennas and operations in all weather conditions.
Astronode S a Bidirectional solder-down module
- Voltage range: 3.3V +/- 5%
- Peak power consumption (in TX mode): <0.35 W
- Deep sleep current: 400nA (LPUART deactivated, wake up pin available)
- Encryption: 2-level 256-bit AES encryption with unique device keys
- Solder down configuration: SMT solder down mounting pins
- RF via pinout
- UART serial interface
How it works
Advanced data protocol and secure Data Management, end-to-end encryption, 256-bit key.
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FAQ
How does the Astronode S manage it’s RF communication?
The Astronode S features RF via it’s SMT solder pins, Astrocast will ensure that compact low-cost L-band patch antennas are available. Astrocast will provide detailed documentation to advise on antenna integration.
What is the price of the Astronode S?
The Astronode S is 2-3 times cheaper than conventional bidirectional satellite IoT terminals, please contact us for specific pricing.
How much data can I send with the Astronode S?
This is directly related to the network service level please refer to our technology page for more information
What is the end to end latency of the data sent from the Astronode S
<15 min with full constellation
The humans behind the mission
60 members from 18 nationalities working towards a single mission
Building and operating the most advanced and sustainable satellite IoT network.
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