Orion C

2019: Development "Orion C" for video conference between TsUP and the ISS

On March 4, 2019 Rostec reported that the Ruselectronics holding develops a land transceiving digital television complex of the last generation for communication with the International Space Station. During creation of the Orion C complex the modern electronic component base and the updated antenna system is used.

A system is created according to technical specifications of RSC Energia of Roskosmos State corporation and provides communication, steady against noises, in a full duplex between the ISS, the transport spacecraft and the Mission Control Center (MCC). During the session astronauts and TsUP have an opportunity at the same time to exchange a sound and video information in a high-quality digital format. The complex is more compact and more mobile than predecessors, it is more convenient in setup and operation.

Digital video conference between Mission control center and the space station is the main communication channel between specialists on Earth and astronauts. Use of modern technological solutions directly affects quality and reliability of communication, a data exchange rate. One of main advantages of the communication system of the last generation – steady work under adverse meteoconditions and in the presence of strong noises. Oleg Yevtushenko, chief executive of State Corporation Rostec

For March, 2019 developers and specialists of RSC Energia already held the first successful communication session with the ISS using a prototype "Orion C" of development of scientific research institute of television of Ruselectronics holding. On the next stage the equipment prototype will be made. After passing of tests the communication system will be used for work with the Russian segment of the International Space Station.