Constellation Technologies & Operations (CTO) has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to explore satellite-based communications through joint experiments in low Earth orbit. The initiative focuses on the 'Early Test', featuring the first regenerative payload operating in the 5G mmWave band, scheduled for launch in June 2025. Their collaboration aims to create a shared infrastructure for low-cost satellite coverage that complements existing networks while minimizing capital expenditures. This innovative approach seeks to enhance Europe's standing in the global space sector, emphasizing a locally-operated alternative for high-speed internet delivery from space.
CTO aims to enable telecoms operators to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access from space, complementing terrestrial networks.
The two parties say their work will result in a shared infrastructure model that enables competitively priced coverage... without requiring massive capital investments.
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