Rohde & Schwarz will unveil its latest suite of satellite test and measurement systems at Space Tech Expo 2025, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring the performance and reliability of next-generation satellite technologies.
The German electronics group, known for its precision instruments in aerospace and defence, will demonstrate how its testing solutions help satellite manufacturers and operators meet stringent quality and compliance standards. The company’s tools are designed to detect faults, optimise performance, and ensure mission readiness ahead of launch.
Among the featured technologies are high-resolution oscilloscopes for detailed analysis of digital interfaces and power supplies, enabling engineers to improve signal and power integrity—crucial for the performance of electronic systems in orbit.
Rohde & Schwarz will also highlight advances in testing for satellite communications, including 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) and low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Its R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and the new R&S FSWX signal and spectrum analyser support frequencies up to 67 GHz and can replicate realistic fading and Doppler conditions of up to 1.9 MHz, helping validate high-performance satellite systems.
For component testing, the R&S ZNB vector network analyser offers precision measurements up to 43.5 GHz with fast sweep speeds and multiport capability, while the handheld R&S ZNH model provides portable fault detection for cables and antennas up to 26.5 GHz—minimising downtime in critical communication infrastructure.
As non-terrestrial networks play an increasingly important role in global connectivity and the Internet of Things, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate its CMX500 radio communication tester, which supports multi-band and multi-orbit testing for NR-NTN devices. A new software tool, Constellation Insight, is designed to simplify the configuration and deployment of satellite constellations.
The company will also present its electronic manufacturing services for space-grade components, supporting customers in achieving high production yields and meeting the rigorous quality standards required for spaceflight.
Pia Feurstein, Solution Manager for Satellite Communications at Rohde & Schwarz, will join a panel discussion titled “Navigating Technical and Spectrum Licensing Challenges” on the second day of the expo at 11.15 a.m. The session will address regulatory and spectrum access issues affecting the satellite industry.
Space Tech Expo 2025 will take place next year, bringing together key players from across the aerospace, defence, and communications sectors to discuss innovation and collaboration in the fast-evolving satellite market.
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