Case Study: Astrocast boosts testing productivity with Spirent GSS7000 GNSS simulation

Astrocast Selects Spirent GNSS Simulator to Boost Productivity on the Ground and in Space

Astrocast, a provider of global satellite IoT networks, needed a more robust and efficient solution to test the critical GNSS receivers onboard its in-house built nanosatellites. Their previous basic simulator lacked the speed, flexibility, and control required for next-generation product development, creating a potential risk for their operations in space. To address this, they turned to Spirent Communications for a state-of-the-art GNSS simulation solution.

Spirent implemented its GSS7000 GNSS simulator, which provided Astrocast with a fast, accurate, and highly flexible testing environment. The results included a 30-minute time saving per test, a significant boost in productivity. The solution also enabled more detailed testing, allowing Astrocast to identify performance variations between receivers on the ground before they were deployed, preventing potential issues in orbit. Spirent's intuitive platform and support ensured a quick and efficient implementation process.

Astrocast

Joaquin Cabeza

Software Engineer