Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG • Hauptstraße 1 • 83413 Fridolfing, Germany
phone +49 8684 18-0 • info@rosenberger.com • www.rosenberger.com
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www.rosenberger.com Fridolfing, November 2020
Trip to the Moon:
SMP Connectors for the first LTE Cellular Network on the Moon
Within a short time SMP connectors from Rosenberger will be taking a long trip: the first ever LTE
cellular network on the moon will be operational by the end of 2022. Long-term tested and
successfully qualified SMP connectors for aerospace applications will be core components for
enabling fast, precise and highly reliable satellite communication across the universe. LTE
cellular networks provide the technology required for high-speed transmission of huge data rates:
necessary for vital command, control functions and remote control of lunar vehicles for scientific
research applications; real-time navigation; and streaming of high definition videos from the lunar
surface to earth.
Rosenberger the only SMP manufacturer certified
Rosenberger is the only manufacturer of SMP
connectors certified by ESA (European Space Agency)
for space applications. Further connector series from
Rosenberger - SMA, RPC-2.92 and TNC – are also
qualified by the ESA standard ESCC 3402 (European
Space Components Coordination) and fulfil the high
requirements of the aerospace industry.
25,000 Rosenberger Connectors in Iridium Satellites
For many years, Rosenberger connectors have been
providing a precise and reliable service in various space
missions. For example, since 2013, the company has supplied 25,000 SMP connectors for
Iridium satellites. Furthermore, Rosenberger connectors have been incorporated into Global Star
and Galileo projects for several years.
ExoMars Mission – Rosenberger SMP Connectors on Board
For the ExoMars mission 2020 - postponed to 2022 - SMP as well as SMA connectors are
qualified for use on board. Connectors from Rosenberger will therefore play an essential role in
the scientific search for biological life on the red planet.
In 2016, Rosenberger had been part of the Russian-European ExoMars mission: On 14
th
March
2016, ESA launched the “Trace Gas Orbiter” and the landing demonstrator module “Schiaparelli”
to Mars. On board were ESA certified SMP
connectors from Rosenberger which supported the
communications with ESA ground control.
The goal of the next ExoMars mission in 2022 is to
search for evidence of methane and other trace
atmospheric gases that could be signatures of active
biological or geological processes. The testing of key
technologies in preparation for ESA’s future missions
to Mars will also be an important goal of the
expedition.
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG • Hauptstraße 1 • 83413 Fridolfing, Germany
phone +49 8684 18-0 • info@rosenberger.com • www.rosenberger.com
One challenge in developing and producing connectors for spaceflight applications is the
selection of appropriate materials and their assembly to meet the strict requirements for
cleanliness. Rosenberger’s connectors have therefore been comprehensively tested for
compliance with the high electrical requirements of aerospace applications.
About Rosenberger
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1958.
Rosenberger, a family owned company, ranks today among the world-wide leading manufacturers of
standard and customer-specific connectivity solutions in high frequency, high voltage and fibre optic
technology.
The product range covers RF coaxial connectors, RF test & measurement products, RF connectors for
automotive electronics, medical and industrial electronics as well as fibre optic products, and cable
assemblies. Renowned companies in high-tech industries, e.g. telecommunication, data systems, medical
electronics, industrial electronics, test & measurement, aerospace engineering or automotive electronics
trust the precision and quality of Rosenberger products.
Rosenberger is certified to IATF 16949:2016, DIN EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
More than 2,300 people are employed today at the Rosenberger headquarters in Fridolfing/Tittmoning
(Upper Bavaria, Germany). Worldwide, the Rosenberger group operates manufacturing and assembly
locations as well as Rosenberger sales offices in Europe, Asia and North and South America where – in
total – approx. 11,300 employees develop, produce and sell our products.
Contact:
Fritz Herrmann
Marketing Services
Phone +49 (0)8684 18-1263
e-mail: fritz.herrmann@rosenberger.com