Communications Subsystem
AssemblyX-band link direct to Earth for command, telemetry, and payload data, with omni coverage during manoeuvres and a pointed antenna on the surface. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Communications Subsystem
5 top-level lines as of r101179| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-band Transponder | lunar-lander-x-transponder | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 2 | Solid-State Power Amplifier | lunar-lander-power-amp | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Steerable Medium-Gain Antenna 4 parts | lunar-lander-mga | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 4 | Low-Gain Omni Antenna | lunar-lander-omni | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Connector | connector | 6× | 6 | · | part |