Our Markets
Precision technologies for the most demanding environment in the universe.
Space-qualified timing, frequency generation, and RF/microwave technologies for commercial, civil, and national security space missions.
Request Engineering ConsultationSpace missions demand one fundamental requirement: timing that never fails.
From satellite communications and navigation systems to Earth observation, national security payloads, and deep-space exploration, modern spacecraft rely on highly accurate timing, frequency generation, synchronization, and RF technologies to coordinate operations, maintain system performance, and support mission-critical functions.
Operating in space presents unique technical challenges. Systems must maintain exceptional accuracy and long-term stability while enduring radiation, extreme temperatures, launch stresses, and years of continuous operation without the possibility of repair or replacement. For more than six decades, FEI has developed space-qualified technologies for the world's most demanding commercial, civil, scientific, and national security space programs.
Key Applications
Supporting mission-critical space operations across commercial, civil, scientific, and national security missions.
Communications & Commercial Space
Satellite and inter-satellite communications, commercial constellations, and space-qualified RF payload technologies that enable reliable global connectivity and continuous operation.
Navigation, Earth Observation & Science
Precision navigation and resilient PNT, Earth observation payloads, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), deep-space exploration, and scientific missions.
Intelligence, National Security & Programs of Record
Electronic intelligence (ELINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), space-based ISR, and national security space systems. Programs of record include MILSTAR, AEHF, GPS III, OPIR, GOES, Iridium NEXT, and O3b.
Core Capabilities
Engineered for the space environment.
FEI develops space-qualified technologies that meet the most stringent performance, reliability, and environmental requirements. Our vertically integrated manufacturing capability — spanning in-house quartz resonator production, rubidium lamp and cell manufacturing, and space-qualified assembly — gives us end-to-end control over the technologies that determine mission success.
Technologies & Systems
- Space-qualified atomic clocks
- Rubidium frequency standards
- Precision oscillators
- Timing & synchronization systems
- RF & microwave payload technologies
- Frequency generation systems
- Power conversion systems
- Satellite payload timing subsystems
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Product Lines
Supporting your space program from concept to orbit.
Talk to FEI engineering about your space mission timing, frequency control, or payload technology requirements.