SATCOM

Darkhorse delivers turnkey parabolic SATCOM ground systems engineered for the world’s most demanding environments. Ranging from 1.8m to 7.3m and supporting UHF through V-band, our antennas provide the precision and reliability essential for mission-critical tracking. With a 10-year maintenance-free lifecycle, our pedestals are built to endure where others fail.

RF AUTOTRACKING TELEMETRY GROUND SYSTEMS

Optimized for the rigors of launch support and RDT&E, our turnkey telemetry ground stations provide simultaneous tri-band (L, S, and C) capabilities. By utilizing advanced electronically scanned feeds rather than traditional mechanical tracking, Darkhorse achieves superior aperture efficiency and unmatched precision. While standard mechanical systems are limited to 30 Hz update rates, our E-scan technology operates at 500–1000 Hz—enabling the pinpoint acquisition of high-dynamic targets and seamless operation from moving platforms with pedestal acceleration rates >60˚/s in both azimuth and elevation, with eliminated “keyhole effect”.

MATURE USER INTERFACE

Our pedestals are powered by a sophisticated control interface with decades of operational heritage and a global footprint spanning every climatic extreme. Engineered for total situational awareness, the system integrates remote management, automated task scheduling, and real-time data visualization with robust built-in-test (BIT) diagnostics to ensure mission availability in any environment. Our pedestals come virtually maintenance free for 10 years and include a manufacturer’s warranty.