BeetleSat, formerly NSLComm, a satellite technology company building a global low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation optimised for point-to-point communications, has announced software-defined radio (SDR) two-way data communication using its lightweight, high data rate, expandable antenna.
“Successful data transmission between our satellite and ground segment is a significant step forward in the build-out of our LEO constellation and I am proud of our team and grateful for all the work that has gone into reaching this important milestone,” says BeetleSat CEO Patricio Northland.
BeetleSat’s NSLSAT-2 satellite, a 6U CubeSat, was launched in January 2023 via a SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket. The Company’s high-performance Ka-band antenna, made of proprietary lightweight shape memory material, was folded at launch, allowing for low volume and mass, and deployed when the satellite reached its orbit. This in-orbit deployment of BeetleSat’s 60 cm expandable antenna from a 6U CubeSat was proved the viability of its proprietary technology.
“BeetleSat’s technology is shifting the satellite communication paradigm by unlocking premium, cost-effective, and flexible solutions that enable our customers to succeed. We’re excited to build the first LEO constellation that is truly designed to meet their needs,” Northland adds.
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