Amphenol Space

Amphenol Aerospace is a leading global supplier of space-qualified interconnect solutions, delivering hermetically sealed connectors, high-speed fiber optics, and ruggedized cable assemblies engineered for the extremely harsh environment of space. Aerospace engineers have relied on Amphenol connectors for everything from low-Earth orbit satellites enabling modern communications to the International Space Station and deep space exploration missions.

The company's SpaceVPX connector family is specifically designed for space-based electronic systems, leveraging VITA 78 OpenVPX architecture and technology with rigorous testing for extreme space environments including radiation exposure. The Deep Space 38999 series addresses the frigid temperatures of space and extreme cold-weather environments, perfectly suited for below-zero applications where satellites and space vehicles experience temperature swings from 125 degrees Celsius to minus 65 degrees Celsius during orbital operations.

Amphenol's Series Five connector represents the next evolutionary step in combining traditional 38999 capabilities in a lighter, smaller package, delivering D38999 performance while being 20% smaller and 50% lighter. High-speed solutions combine the company's extensive legacy of Mil-Spec connectors with cutting-edge technology, supporting data rates up to 56 Gbps in lightweight, aluminum MIL-DTL-38999 shells for demanding bandwidth requirements.

Space-qualified connectors must withstand intense vibrations during liftoff and remain mated under rapid acceleration exceeding 17,000 mph when leaving Earth's atmosphere, as demonstrated on NASA's Artemis missions. Amphenol's extensive product portfolio includes cylindrical, rectangular, fiber optic, and high-speed connectors, plus EMI/EMP filters and specialized interconnect systems. The company continues advancing interconnect technology for next-generation satellites, lunar missions, and space launch systems from their manufacturing facilities worldwide.