CSR-SDR-S/S Launched Into Space

On May 4, 2010, the CSR-SDR, CubeSatellite Software Defined Radio, successfully flew into space from Space Port American on an Up Aerospace Spaceloft XL. This payload was developed for the US Air Force Research Laboratory.

The CSR-SDR is configured to provide two data links in real time. The first data link demonstrates in-flight communications with the NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS). The TDRSS is a constellation of nine geosynchronous satellites that utilizes a direct sequence spread spectrum communications technique and is used for on-orbit communications with LEO space vehicles. The second data link provides S-Band telemetry to ground for in-flight payload telemetry data. The CSR-SDR is the first payload system to transmit real time telemetry from the Spaceloft XL hypersonic flight vehicle. Vulcan Wireless Inc. thanks AFRL, NASA/GSFC, SMC/SDTW, ORS, ITT, and Up Aerospace for their support and cooperation which made this flight a success.