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Mon, 23 May 2022 13:53:24 +0000
The conflict in Ukraine has shown us that we must now protect and make both our government and commercial space assets more resilient.   The post Op-ed | Protecting Space Assets Above to Assert Geopolitical Dominance Below appeared first on SpaceNews.
Industry pushes for NASA reauthorization
Mon, 23 May 2022 11:09:26 +0000
As House and Senate conferees begin work to reconcile competitiveness bills, industry groups are pushing Congress to either include a NASA authorization bill in that legislation or pass a standalone bill. The post Industry pushes for NASA reauthorization appeared first on SpaceNews.
Military looking for new ways to acquire and use commercial satellite data
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:01:30 +0000
Space Systems Command is trying to figure out how to exploit traditional and new types of commercial space data The post Military looking for new ways to acquire and use commercial satellite data appeared first on SpaceNews.
Starliner launches to remain on Atlas 5
Sun, 22 May 2022 23:21:45 +0000
Boeing and United Launch Alliance say they remain committed to launching future CST-100 Starliner commercial crew missions on Atlas 5 rockets even after that vehicle is effectively retired for other missions. The post Starliner launches to remain on Atlas 5 appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA plans early June rollout of SLS for next countdown test
Sat, 21 May 2022 22:58:27 +0000
NASA is gearing up to perform another practice countdown of the Space Launch System in mid-June as it completes repairs to the vehicle from previous tests. The post NASA plans early June rollout of SLS for next countdown test appeared first on SpaceNews.
Starliner docks with ISS for the first time
Sat, 21 May 2022 01:14:14 +0000
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station May 20, a little more than 24 hours after its launch. The post Starliner docks with ISS for the first time appeared first on SpaceNews.
On National Security | Drawing lessons from the first ‘commercial space war’
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:44:09 +0000
Throughout Russia’s invasion and offensive in Ukraine, some of the most compelling images of the war have come from satellites in space operated by private companies. The post On National Security | Drawing lessons from the first ‘commercial space war’ appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space Perspective raises $17 million
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:25:37 +0000
Space Perspective has raised an additional $17 million to further development of its stratospheric passenger balloon system that simulates one aspect of spaceflight. The post Space Perspective raises $17 million appeared first on SpaceNews.
Chinese launch startup Orienspace raises $59.9 million in Series A round
Fri, 20 May 2022 08:16:04 +0000
Chinese launch vehicle developer Orienspace has raised $59.9 million in a Series A funding round, which the company says it will use for a first rocket launch and new engine development. The post Chinese launch startup Orienspace raises $59.9 million in Series A round appeared first on SpaceNews.
Atlas 5 launches Starliner on second uncrewed test flight
Thu, 19 May 2022 23:32:27 +0000
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station on a critical, long-delayed uncrewed test flight of the commercial crew vehicle. The post Atlas 5 launches Starliner on second uncrewed test flight appeared first on SpaceNews.
Telesat tests LEO broadband prototype in India
Thu, 19 May 2022 22:18:11 +0000
Telesat said May 18 it demonstrated high-speed connectivity in India last month using a four-year-old prototype satellite The post Telesat tests LEO broadband prototype in India appeared first on SpaceNews.
Inmarsat uses ships as stepping stones in mesh network trial
Thu, 19 May 2022 21:42:28 +0000
Inmarsat said May 19 it has successfully tested a mesh network that enables ships to switch from satellite to terrestrial connectivity by using other vessels as stepping stones to land-based signal towers. The post Inmarsat uses ships as stepping stones in mesh network trial appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA seeks input on human exploration objectives
Thu, 19 May 2022 20:44:02 +0000
NASA is seeking informal public input on a set of 50 objectives for its exploration efforts that agency leadership says will go into a broader effort to guide its activities for the next two decades. The post NASA seeks input on human exploration objectives appeared first on SpaceNews.
Ice giants and icy moons: The planetary science decadal survey looks beyond Mars to the outer solar system
Thu, 19 May 2022 20:04:19 +0000
What the latest decadal survey portends for NASA's planetary science program. The post Ice giants and icy moons: The planetary science decadal survey looks beyond Mars to the outer solar system appeared first on SpaceNews.
U.S. Space Force to step up protection of satellite ground systems in the wake of Russia’s cyber attacks
Thu, 19 May 2022 17:47:59 +0000
Lt. Gen. Saltzman said one lesson from the cyber attacks in Ukraine is that the main targets are not the satellites but the ground systems and user equipment The post U.S. Space Force to step up protection of satellite ground systems in the wake of Russia’s cyber attacks appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA and Boeing set for second Starliner test flight
Thu, 19 May 2022 11:45:06 +0000
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is ready to attempt another uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station, with both the company and the agency expressing confidence in the spacecraft despite past problems. The post NASA and Boeing set for second Starliner test flight appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA puts ISS spacewalks on hold to investigate water leak
Wed, 18 May 2022 21:47:51 +0000
NASA is continuing to investigate water that leaked into a spacesuit helmet during a spacewalk earlier this year and is holding off on future spacewalks until engineers can resolve the problem. The post NASA puts ISS spacewalks on hold to investigate water leak appeared first on SpaceNews.
Military buyers challenged to stay up on the latest commercial space innovations
Wed, 18 May 2022 18:38:45 +0000
Space Force Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein said commercial innovation today is "outpacing the demand signal from the government." The post Military buyers challenged to stay up on the latest commercial space innovations appeared first on SpaceNews.
Ball and Raytheon win weather instrument study contracts
Wed, 18 May 2022 18:20:19 +0000
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. and Raytheon Intelligence & Space will begin developing technologies for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s next generation of weather satellites under contracts announced May 17. The post Ball and Raytheon win weather instrument study contracts appeared first on SpaceNews.
Kongsberg orders satellites for Norwegian maritime surveillance
Wed, 18 May 2022 15:39:51 +0000
Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has ordered three microsatellites to keep tabs on vessels operating clandestinely in the North Sea. The post Kongsberg orders satellites for Norwegian maritime surveillance appeared first on SpaceNews.
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     Date Submitted:28-05-2014
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     Current job:Manager (Operations)
     Employment Term:Permanent
     Job location:Anywhere
     Date available:within 2 months
     Industry:Satellite Operators
     KeywordsGround Station, Satellite, Operations, carrier monitoring, VSAT, satellite application
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    ·     Around seven (07) years experience as research engineer and Ground Station operation & Support engineer with recognized strengths in device/equipments/subsystem maintenance, problem-solving and troubleshooting, satellite controller support, planning/implementing proactive procedures and systems to avoid problems in the first place.

    ·     Possess solid communication (both oral and written) skills.

    ·     Excellent working knowledge of all the operations related to the Geostationary satellite ground station, including ground station operation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, frequency/payload monitoring, frequency planning, user management and un-authorize carrier suppression using related software and hardware.

    ·     Ability to train and motivate team members and newcomers.

    ·     A productive and trusted individual and team player.

    ·     Awarded scholarship on merit from SUPARCO for MS in Communication Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

    ·     Final Year Masters project approved and adopted by the Onsala Space Observatory, Sweden for the detection of Hydrogen lines in the Milky Way of our Galaxy.

     

    Synopsis of Achievements

    ·     Successful completion of Master’s Project “Digital Receiver for SALSA” with Onsala Space Observatory, Gothenburg, Sweden.

    ·     Successfully installed, commissioned and smooth operations of Pakistan first communication satellite Paksat-1R ground control station, which includes its TT&C (Telemetry, Tracking and Control), SCC (Satellite Control Centre) and CSM (Carrier Sensing and Monitoring) subsystems.

    ·     Participated in the SATs (Site Acceptance Tests) of the ground station subsystems installed in Ground Station-Karachi.

    ·     Participated in the FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) of the antenna feeds installed in TT&C and payload monitoring antenna systems conducted in CGWIC, China.

    ·     Annual Excellence Award 2011.

    ·     Proactive planning led to streamline the operations and a notable increase in morale in all sections of the ground station.

    ·     Participation and successful completion of providing end to end solution and implementation of VSAT video and data links during special events.

    ·     Annual Excellence Award 2012.

    ·     Established Video conferencing link between main and backup ground stations.

     

    Employment

    Space and Upper Atmospheric Research Commission (SUPARCO), Karachi, Pakistan

    2012 - Present

    Manager (Devices)

    Key Responsibilities are

    ·     Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of the all the Devices / equipments installed in ground station, including TT&C antenna and its RF/IF chain, Payload Monitoring Antennae systems (both C and Ku-band).

    ·     Designing and installation of VSAT networks for live video /data video coverage.

    ·     SOPs related to ground and space segment and daily checklists.

    ·     Preparation and implementation of preventive maintenance plans (monthly/biweekly), ground segment and space segment checklist (daily) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for trouble free and smooth ground station operations.

    ·     Conduct performance tests for a smoother trouble free operations.

    ·     Coordination with national and international companies for the procurement and fault rectification of ground station equipments.

     

    Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Karachi, Pakistan

    2007 –2012

    Assistant Manager (OTS)

    Key Responsibilities were

    ·     Carrier sensing and monitoring of Paksat.

    ·     Link budget calculation and improvements in Paksat Satellite links using SatMaster Pro

    ·     Design and Development of OMT for C-band Antenna system.

    ·     Design and Development of Combined C-band and Ku-band feeds.

    ·     Site selection for Paksat-1R ground station through EMI testing.

    ·     Site selection for the BST (Bore Sight Tower) for the calibration of the TT&C antenna system.

    ·     Installation, commissioning and acceptance tests of equipments and subsystems of Paksat-1R ground station in Karachi.

     

    Education

    Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

    Masters of Science in Communication Engineering

     

    2008-2010

    Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro

    Bachelors of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering

     

    2003-2006

    Training & Courses

    Wireless Networks (Cellular Networks)

     

    06 Weeks

    Achievements & Awards

     

    1st Al-Khwarzimi Hardware/Software Competition, MUET, Jamshorog

    Got An Overall First Prizes

     

    2004

    Annual Excellence Award

    2011

    Annual Excellence Award

    2012

    Projects Accomplished

    Bachelors Final Year Project

    Wireless Sensor Networks; Application in Smart Civil Structures.

    Masters Project

    Digital Receiver for SALA

    Projects completed During Masters

    v  Baseband equalization.

    v  Acoustic Communication System; Interpolation, Modulation, Demodulation and Decimation.

    v  Noise Cancellation.

    v  Transmission over Band-limited Channels.

    v  Channel coding.

    v  A/D converter for a Bluetooth radio receiver.

    v  Simulation of fading wireless channel.

    v  Design and Simulation of a Communication System over Wireless Fading Channel.

    v  Speech Modeling, Analysis, Synthesis and Compression.

    v  2D Image Compression using Transforms and Sub-band Filters.

    v  Video Compression using Block-Matching Motion Compensation.

    v  Multimedia Communications over IP Networks.

    v  Wavelet Compression of Astronomy Images.

    v  Satellite Uplink and Downlink Budget (ARGO Project)

     

    Internship

    National Telecom Corporation

    (Switching, Data Networks & Transmission sections, 4 weeks)

     

    2006

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