Space

Orolia is a world leader in high-end crystal, rubidium, maser and integrated GPS or GNSS clocks and related testing instrument technologies for space missions that rely on high precision atomic clock technology.

Orolia is the primary provider of atomic clocks for the Galileo GNSS satellite system and many other high precision timing initiatives in space. Spectratime designs, manufactures and markets a full range of high-performance, low-cost crystal, rubidium and maser sources, smart integrated GPS or GNSS reference clocks, and clock testing systems. These products are used in a wide variety of applications, including telecommunications, defense, navigation, instruments, broadcasting, and space.

Space Applications

Orolia provides a broad range of smart, low-cost, lightweight, high reliability clock and test products for next generation space systems, including:

GPS/GNSS satellite master clock references
GPS/GNSS satellite navigational systems
Clock ADEV stability analyzers
Frequency synthesizers for GPS/GNSS ground monitoring systems

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GPS/GNSS Simulation and Testing

The new generation of satellite enabled applications is relying on resilient and accurate GNSS signals as a key element for many critical projects to ensure highly accurate Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) data. Orolia offers GNSS testing and simulation solutions designed to ensure the performance, resilience and accuracy of your system for complex GNSS space-based applications.

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Atomic Clocks and Oscillators

There are more Orolia atomic clock-powered GNSS satellites than GPS satellites in operation with over 120+ Orolia atomic clocks launched in space (98 RAFS + 25 Maser).

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Time and Frequency Reference

Time & frequency references help keep devices and systems and secondary clocks running consistently and on time to improve performance.

Orolia time servers offer the additional advantage of accuracy and traceability. Orolia offers time & frequency solutions supporting synchronization with an array of GNSS signals including GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, and QZSS.

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Case Studies

The world’s most critical Space applications rely on Orolia solutions. Check out some of our case studies, and reach out when you are ready to discuss how Orolia can solve your Space PNT challenges.

GNSS Simulation for Space Based Applications

GSG-8 Advanced Simulator Ensures Critical Space Mission Readiness

Orolia Secures €26M Galileo Contracts for Critical Satellite Technology

Orolia Selected to Deliver the Next Generation Galileo GNSS Simulator

Space FAQ

Why Choose Orolia

We are the Reference
With the most extensive PNT portfolio in the world, we are leading the world in Resilient Timing, Atomic Clocks, and Aircraft Beacons, while disrupting the landscape of GNSS Simulation.
Used Everywhere
85,000 ELTs on the Market
30 OEMs worldwide
+250 airlines
Most Atomic Clocks in space worldwide
Trusted
Orolia is trusted by Government Agencies, Militaries, and Critical Infrastructure Customers in over 80 countries around the world.
Built-to-order
When customization counts, we are the leader in delivering ruggedized, field-tested form factors and configurations for your application. Contact us today. We love a challenge.