Japan Media Bird Looks To TRW For Focus

TECH SPACE

Japan Bird Looks To TRW For Focus

Image shows the 12-meter TRW AstroMesh reflector deployed in a manufacturing high bay. The reflector is one of the largest developed for satellite communications applications, such as mobile communications systems. When stowed, the reflector folds into a compact package only 10 percent of its full diameter. TRW Astro Aerospace designs and manufactures space deployable structures.

Redondo Beach - Jan 17, 2002
TRW is moving ahead with the design and development of a deployable AstroMesh reflector for Mobile Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) of Japan's MBSAT geostationary satellite under a contract from Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications.

MBSAT will provide digital multimedia information services such as CD-quality audio, MPEG-4 video and data to mobile users throughout Japan and Korea equipped with receivers in cars, ships, trains, handheld terminals, cellular phones and home portables.

TRW's 12-meter, S-band AstroMesh reflector will be integrated onto Loral's 1300 spacecraft bus to transmit the MBC programming. MBC's service is scheduled to become operational in early 2004.

"Space-based digital audio and video services are fast becoming a reality throughout the world," said Chris Yamada, president, TRW Astro Aerospace. "We're pleased to be a part of this forward-looking project. We believe our reflector will help to provide high quality services to MBSAT's customers."

Reflectors are a key component of an antenna, reflecting radio frequency energy and focusing it into a pattern on the ground. TRW's AstroMesh reflectors provide accurate surfaces that enhance ground performance in a lightweight package.

An AstroMesh reflector aboard the Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Company spacecraft has been operational for nearly twelve months; TRW is currently building AstroMesh reflectors for the INMARSAT-4 broadband system.

TRW Astro Aerospace designs and manufactures space deployable structures, including truss masts, telescopic booms, storable tubular extendible members, solar arrays and deep truss structures.

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