ACGI encompasses a broad spectrum of in-depth skills and knowledge that spans the life-cycle of a satellite procurement project from conception, mission design, through launch, on-orbit delivery and in-orbit operations. Areas of specialty include: SYSTEMS: Conceptual Design Systems Architecture Independent Validation/Verification Integration and Acceptance Testing Communications Systems Command and Control Satellite System LEO/MEO Constellation Optimization Constellation Interference Analysis Terrestrial Telemetry,Tracking and Control (TT&C) Systems SPACECRAFT: Communication and Scientific Payload Engineering Spacecraft Structures/Mechanisms/Lubricants Power Subsystem/Batteries/Solar Arrays Thermal Control (Heat Pipes) Spacecraft Dynamics and Attitude Control Propulsion (Solid/Liquid, AKM, PKM, EHT, ARCJETS, etc.) Satellite Command, Ranging and Telemetry Spacecraft Antenna Design (Electrical, Mechanical) Antenna Pointing (Alignment, Thermomechanical Distortion Analysis) Repeater Technology (TWTA, SSPA, Power Converters) Sensor Technology (Sun, Earth, IR, Video, etc.) Digital Electronics and Microprocessor Technology Software Design - Space Segment, Simulation, Testing, Ground (TT&C) Segment Space Environment - Solar Radiation Effects (SEU, ESD, Degradation) RFI/EMI Engineering Satellite Integration and Test Planning/Follow RF Packaging materials, Process Product Assurance and Reliability LAUNCH VEHICLE (LV) SUPPORT: Launch Vehicle/Satellite/Integration & Launch Site Support LV Systems Engineering Avionics Propulsion Ordnance Thermal Design Mechanical Design/Testing (Stress, Accoustic, Shock, Vibration) GROUND CONTROL : TT&C, RF/IF/Baseband, Hardware, and Software Engineering TT&C Systems Integration and Test Planning, and Implementation Tracking Antennas, Electrical/Mechanical MISSION OPERATIONS : On-Orbit Satellite Operations Planning (Stationkeeping; attitude controls, power, thermal, payload management) On-Orbit Acceptance Testing MANAGEMENT: RFP/SOW/Specification Development Technical Contract Negotiations Vendor On-Site Program/Technical Follow Red Team Review Proposal Evaluation Business Development Independent Design Reviews