Orbital Research, a privately owned Canadian company founded in 2003, specializes in the defense and space sectors. Employing approximately 20 people as of 2023, the company's primary product line consists of frequency converters designed to operate reliably in harsh environmental conditions, including sandstorms and snowstorms.
Orbital Research developed a Space-Rated Ka-band Block Upconverter (BUC) that converts input IF frequencies of 1 to 6 GHz to output RF frequencies of 17 to 27 GHz, with a bandwidth of 500 to 1500 MHz and a noise figure under 6 dB. The company attended MWC 2025 in Barcelona, an event focusing on mobile and telecom innovation, where satellite connectivity was discussed. Orbital Research also participated in CommunicAsia 2025 in Asia, showcasing high-performance RF products for global satellite systems as part of the Province of British Columbia’s delegation. Further, the company will present research on receive-chain linearity in next-generation Earth Observation ground stations at the Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah. Finally, Orbital Research will attend DSEI UK 2025, a defence and security event showcasing innovations in satellite communications for defence applications.
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