Tag: 5G
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WORK Microwave Selected by ESA to Develop Cutting-Edge Test Bed for Multi-Orbit Communications
WORK Microwave, a leading provider of advanced RF and satellite communication technologies, has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as the prime contractor to develop a system validation test bed for the upcoming IRIS² satellite constellation. The project is carried out in close collaboration with Fraunhofer IIS and Joanneum Research. IRIS² (Infrastructure for…
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EchoStar Selects MDA Space to Build World’s First 3GPP 5G-Compliant LEO D2D Constellation
EchoStar Corporation, a global communications and connectivity provider, has selected MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as the prime contractor for EchoStar’s new non-terrestrial network (NTN) low Earth orbit (LEO) direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation. With this contract, MDA Space is on track to begin volume manufacturing of…
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European Space Agency Supported LIDE Mission Launches to Test Global 5G Connectivity
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate the establishment of a stable 5G connection from low Earth orbit, LIDE serves as a proof-of-concept to provide connectivity anywhere…
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Kratos and Intelsat Advances 5G with Successful Satellite Integration Demo
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology company in Defense, National Security, and Global Markets, announced the successful demonstration of an end-to-end 5G-NTN network that combines the Kratos OpenSpace software-defined satellite ground system with Intelsat’s space and ground network, including its cloud-native, virtualized 5G core. This event represents a key milestone towards the seamless extension of…
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MDA Space UK to Lead ESA and UK Mission for Direct-to-Device 5G from LEO
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO). The announcement, made at the UK Space Conference…
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Intelsat Accelerates Africa’s STEM Future Through Space-Based Education
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, announced that 12 schools from Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, and Nigeria have been selected to participate in the 2025 Intelsat/MaxIQ Space STEM Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young minds across Africa with advanced space science and engineering training. Also Read:…
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Airbus and OQ Technology Demonstrates World’s First LEO 5G NTN Link with In-Flight Drone
Airbus Central Research and Technology, in collaboration with Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology, has successfully conducted the world’s first flight demonstration of a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connection to user terminals mounted on a test drone. This groundbreaking test showcased reliable data transmission even under random drone orientations, marking a significant milestone…
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MDA Space Announces First-Ever Satellite Digital Beam Forming with MDA AURORA System
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it has digitally formed and steered multiple beams with its Ka-band direct radiating array (DRA) using direct sampling, a first in the industry. Digitally formed beams, multiple simultaneous beams, and electronically steered beams are among the key features of the…
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Sateliot Selects 5 New Alén Space Satellites for 5G LEO Network Connectivity
Sateliot has taken another step forward in the deployment of its satellite constellation by entrusting the manufacture of its next five satellites to the Spanish firm Alén Space. These satellites, which will become part of its low-Earth orbit (LEO) network, are scheduled for launch in 2026 and reinforce Sateliot’s position as a dual-use civilian and…
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Open Cosmos Acquires Connected to Advance European Space Sovereignty
In a move that strengthens Europe’s technological autonomy, Open Cosmos has acquired Connected, the Portuguese startup that pioneered affordable, standardized IoT connectivity from space. As one of Europe’s fastest-growing space infrastructure companies, Open Cosmos designs, builds, and operates complete satellite missions, with production facilities in the UK, Spain, and Greece, and new operations launching in…