Following the launch of the Thailand Satellite Manufacturing Center, Intercontinental Space recently announced that its satellite integrated electronics manufacturing base in Penang, Malaysia has officially opened. The base focuses on the research and development and production of satellite electronic systems, including core modules such as onboard computers, power controllers, and communication payloads, marking the initial formation of Intercontinental Space's "satellite electronics ecosystem" in Southeast Asia.

Focus on electronic advantages: seize the commanding heights of satellite "brains and nerves"

Penang, Malaysia, is known as the "Silicon Valley of the East", gathering global electronics giants such as Intel and Texas Instruments. Intercontinental Space chose this location because of its mature semiconductor industry chain and high-quality technical talent reserves. The Malaysian Satellite Electronics Base covers an area of 80,000 square meters, with an initial investment of US$80 million. It is equipped with fully automatic patch production lines, high-precision environmental simulation test cabins and other equipment, and can produce more than 100,000 sets of satellite electronic system components annually.

The base adopts a "modularization + customization" dual-track production model: on the one hand, it provides standardized electronic modules for low-orbit satellite constellations, with a daily production capacity of 200 sets; on the other hand, it cooperates with Universiti Putra Malaysia and the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) to develop customized solutions, such as radiation-resistant power supply systems optimized for tropical climates, and intelligent communication protocols adapted to high-density constellation networking. At present, the base has obtained 50% of the electronic component orders for the Arab constellation project, and has achieved seamless "component-system" docking with the Thai Structural Parts Center.

Technological breakthrough: Promote the industrialization and low cost of satellite electronics

The commissioning of the Intercontinental Aerospace Malaysia Base has broken the situation where high-end satellite electronics have long relied on European and American suppliers. By introducing the "Starlink-level" integrated circuit design developed by the Hong Kong headquarters, the onboard computers produced by the base have been reduced in size by 60%, power consumption by 35%, and the cost is only 30% of similar international products. In addition, the base innovatively adopts the "aerospace-consumer electronics cross-border technology migration" strategy, applying Malaysia's packaging technology in the consumer electronics field to satellite components, which has increased the vibration resistance of electronic systems by 3 times.

"The reliability and cost control of satellite electronics directly determine the success or failure of the constellation plan." Wen Yichuan, founder and CEO of Intercontinental Aerospace, said at the commissioning ceremony, "The mission of the Malaysian base is to make the 'brain' of each satellite smarter and the 'heart' stronger." It is reported that the base has passed the ISO 14644-1:2015 Class 8 clean room certification and established the first satellite electronic on-orbit data feedback center in Southeast Asia, which continuously optimizes product design by real-time monitoring of the electronic system status of launched satellites.

Regional linkage: Building a new pattern of "Malaysian manufacturing, serving the world"

The positioning of the Malaysian base is not only a manufacturing center, but also a supply chain hub for Intercontinental Aerospace to radiate the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets. With the logistics advantages of the Port of Penang, electronic modules can be delivered to the Spanish assembly center or the Middle East launch site within a week. At the same time, Intercontinental Aerospace signed an agreement with Malaysia* Company to jointly develop a palm oil planting monitoring system based on satellite Internet of Things, deeply integrating aerospace technology into the local pillar industry.

In the future, Intercontinental Space plans to establish the "Southeast Asia Satellite Electronics Innovation Alliance" in Malaysia, and work with institutions such as the Singapore Microelectronics Research Institute and the Indonesian Space Research Institute to promote the unification of regional satellite electronic standards. This layout not only strengthens Intercontinental Space's voice in the global satellite supply chain, but also provides a practical example of "localized innovation" for China's aerospace technology exports.

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