Cortex HDR

Cortex HDR is a high-data-rate receiver developed for satellite downlinks that carry large volumes of Earth-observation or space-science data. Safran positions the unit for X- and Ka-band reception and publishes demodulation capability up to 10 Gbps in supported configurations. The software-defined Cortex architecture allows current and future mission profiles to be addressed without replacing the complete hardware platform. It can be deployed as part of an integrated ground station or within a more virtualized processing architecture. CCSDS-oriented operation and configurable interfaces make it suitable for ground segments that need both high throughput and flexibility across different spacecraft programs.

Key capabilities

• High-data-rate satellite downlink reception
• X- and Ka-band mission support
• Software-defined and field-configurable Cortex architecture
• CCSDS-oriented ground-segment integration
• Integrated or virtualized deployment options

Typical applications

Earth-observation, space-science and other satellite missions with high-throughput payload downlinks.

Verified specifications

• Published demodulation rate: Up to 10 Gbps, configuration dependent
• Typical bands: X and Ka