Celestia Satellite Test & Simulation (C-STS) products

The Multi-Purpose Interface Platform (MPIP) is a modular, scalable electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) that enables space equipment builders and integrators to test and simulate spacecraft electrical and data interfaces in a fast, flexible and cost-efficient manner. The MPIP typically is connected directly to the spacecraft sub-system via the harness and is used to test and/or simulate various electrical and data interfaces of the flight sub-systems e.g. On-Board Computers (OBC), Power Conditioning units (PCDU), Instrument Control Units (ICU) and any other payload or platform elements.

The TMTC Front-End is a telemetry (TM) and telecommand (TC) unit which provides direct control of spacecraft, using baseband interfaces during spacecraft development, assembly, integration, test (AIT) and launch phases.  The TMTC typically connects to the spacecraft On-Board Computer (OBC) or Central Data Management Unit (CDMU) via the direct bypass interfaces or via an RF SCOE.  The TMTC Front-End is used for spacecraft onboard computer testing, flight Transponder or communicate with spacecraft before the launch.

The WizardLink Front-End provides high-speed serial interfaces to spacecraft flight equipment. The Front-End is used during spacecraft assembly, integration and test phase to test and validate satellite flight equipment. Typically, the WizardLink Front-End connects to a Payload, Mass Memory Unit, Laser Communication Terminal or RF Transponders. This Front-End operates as a data source (transmit), data sink (receiver) or both at the same time.