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Launch vehicles are powerful multi-stage rocket systems that carry spacecraft, satellites, and payloads from Earth's surface into space, overcoming the challenges of gravity and atmospheric drag. They are the initial and most critical stage of any space mission.

Launch vehicles are a masterful balance of immense power and precise guidance. Their ability to deliver a payload to its destination relies on robust electronic components and flawless engineering.

Reaching for the stars with components built to withstand

From lift-off to stage separation, our solutions power vital onboard and power systems.

AEM's RF: microwave to mmWave components are used within the command, control, and communication systems that govern the flight of a launch vehicle. High-reliability fuses play a fundamental role in ensuring safety and protection across every aspect of launch, from lift-off to mission conclusion.

  • Low noise amplifiers (LNAs) are used to amplify weak incoming signals, and are vital for receiving command signals from ground control.
  • Power amplifiers take a weak signal and amplify it at a high power level for transmission. They are required for transmitting telemetry data.
  • Mixers are used to shift frequencies for easier signal processing, which can prove critical for real-time monitoring of vehicle performance.
  • Filters isolate specific communication frequencies from the intense electronic noise generated by the rocket's powerful engines and onboard electronics.
  • Hi-rel fuses protect the high-power electronics comprising the entire rocket from the harsh conditions of space. When a single electrical short or overcurrent event has the potential for catastrophic consequences, our fuses are designed for mission-critical reliability, protecting everything from pyrotechnic systems to flight termination systems.
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