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With the launch of mega-constellations and unprecedented demand for seamless, wide-reaching connectivity, the numbers of satellites in orbit has grown substantially. At the same time, the industry is moving towards a multi-orbit environment to maximize the potential of each orbital regime. In this article for Satcom Digital, our CEO, Joakim Espeland asks if the ground segment is operationally ready for LEO. https://lnkd.in/erBqUBVm

Understanding the dynamics here will make/break a lot of LEO constellation plans, and possibly provide breathing room for GEO. If you're a satellite manufacturer, operator, or service provider, you need to taking this under advisement, planning your tech/network/service development to efficiently target this market.

Space is a challenging and unforgiving environment demanding the highest performance possible and above all flawless reliability. That's why it is important to take the time to select the best products for the application. In the case of LEO and MEO satellites, radiation-tolerant parts are the best way to ensure peak performance and mission longevity. In this technical article published in New Electronics Magazine, Vicor Senior Application Engineers, Ken Coffman and Salah Ben Doua explain how Vicor radiation-tolerant high-performance power modules deliver best-in-class performance and have been tested to withstand the rigors of space. https://ow.ly/zUOI50SbXKG

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬? ➖〰 Why our team will use both to communicate with our satellite ATHENE 1! ️ A few weeks ago, we introduced you to the Optical Ground Station (OGS) and the Full Motion Antenna (FMA), which will be used as communication channels for our Mission. 📡 The OGS uses laser communication, while the FMA uses radio waves in the „classic“ radio frequency spectrum. 👉 Read here how they differ from each other and what the main advantage of this combination is. Stay tuned for more updates! #satellitecommunication #groundstation #lasercommunication #radiowaves 🛰️ -------- SeRANIS -------- 🛰️ SeRANIS (Seamless Radio Access Networks for Internet of Space) is the first and only small satellite mission in the world to provide a publicly accessible multifunctional experimental laboratory in orbit. 🚀 Launch: 2025! dtec.bw is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU Universität der Bundeswehr München | Munich Center for Space Communications

Demo Video from Keysight Technologies in MWC 2024 - Unlocking the Future of 5G: Rel-18 5G-Advanced Mobility Are you ready to dive into the cutting-edge world of 5G? Let's explore the remarkable advancements in Rel-18, which promises to revolutionize the way we experience connectivity. Complex Scenarios, Limitless Possibilities: Rel-18 introduces a host of enhancements, including support for NTN and private networks. Imagine seamless connectivity across diverse deployment conditions and scenarios – from bustling cities to remote areas. Satellites in the Spotlight: Our journey takes us beyond Earth's boundaries, where satellites orbit in LEO. These celestial companions play a pivotal role in 5G-Advanced mobility. High-Velocity Doppler Tests: Rel-18 ventures into the realm of high-speed Doppler test scenarios. We'll witness 5G New Radio devices gracefully navigating through Doppler shifts caused by rapid movement. Validating Quality-of-Service (QoS): At Keysight, we're passionate about ensuring top-notch performance. We'll demonstrate how our solutions validate the ability of 5G devices with NTN capability to deliver high-quality-of-service applications. Learn More: https://ow.ly/bmau50RbORg #Keysight #5GAdvanced #Connectivity #Innovation #WirelessTechnology

Anuvu announces NuView-Alpha and NuView-Bravo as Anuvu Constellation prepares for launch Anuvu announces the names of the first two satellites in the Anuvu Constellation, NuView-A and NuView-B. Named to reflect Anuvu’s “new view” of the mobility connectivity market, the NuView duet is a new class of High Throughput Satellite (HTS) that will form a key element in the geostationary orbit layer of the Anuvu network. After many years as the world’s largest lessor of geostationary satellite capacity, Anuvu is set to become a satellite operator with the launch of NuView-A and NuView-B in mid-2024, providing high-performance connectivity over North America and the Caribbean. The duet will deliver 50 gigabits per second of additional bandwidth for the company’s global mobility network. #Space #Satellite #Launch #MobileConnectivity #Connectivity #Bandwidth #HTS https://lnkd.in/eMfJDMcK

With advantages such as lower latency, reduced costs, and improved coverage, LEO satellites are becoming the preferred choice for satellite launches. This shift represents a substantial advancement in global connectivity. How can you stay ahead? https://rsm.buzz/3WTT9Ml

EURO-COMPOSITES-GROUP announced it has been selected by MDA Space, a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as part of the company’s supply chain for MDA AURORA, a game-changing product line driving the transition from analog to digital satellite technology.   EURO-COMPOSITES-GROUP will provide ready-to-install Structural Satellite Panels to MDA Space. The MDA AURORA supply chain will help support product deliveries for anchor customer Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation Telesat Lightspeed, an innovative, advanced global network that will bring enterprise-class connectivity to customers worldwide.   In addition to its many years of experience and state-of-the-art equipment in the space sector, EURO-COMPOSITES-GROUP delivers market-oriented flexibility, reliability and a high level of quality. EURO-COMPOSITES-GROUP is proud to contribute to to MDA Space AURORA.   Designed to meet the changing technical and business requirements of the satellite industry, the software-defined MDA AURORA product line provides operators with unparalleled flexibility and functionality, dramatically enhancing constellation performance at reduced cost and time to market. #wereinforceyourideas #space #news #satellite 🛰 🛰 🛰

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation and Dhruva Space to expand ground station network synergies Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and Dhruva Space announce the ambition to further expanding their synergies within the satellite ground station networks domain. By leveraging SSC’s network of ground stations for LEAP-1, an upcoming hosted payload satellite mission in 2024, SSC and Dhruva Space will help accelerate the growth of Swedish and Indian newspace initiatives. This engagement marks a significant milestone in the existing collaboration between the two companies. SSC's experience in establishment and operations of ground station services, will further augment Dhruva Space's expertise in full-stack space solutions, encompassing satellite manufacturing, launch services, and mission operations. The SSC ground stations will play a critical role in facilitating communication, data transfer, tracking, and control during the crucial early stages of the LEAP-1 hosted payload mission. #Space #Satellite #GroundStationNetwork #Communication #SpaceEngineering https://lnkd.in/eiKb72yM

Dive into the world of satellite constellations in our next webinar! Discover how to model and analyze groups of satellites with chains and constellation objects for optimal connectivity.