Eutelsat Quantum: breakthrough reprogrammable satellite launches

Transmission beams can be reconfigured from the ground, whereas most commercial satellites are hard-wired before launchThe world ’s first commercial fully reprogrammable satellite has been launched, ushering in a new era of more flexible communications.Unlike conventional models that are designed and “hard-wired” on Earth and cannot be repurposed once in orbit, the UK-engineered Eutelsat Quantum allows users to tailor it almost in real-time.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 31, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Agence France-Presse Tags: Space Science Mobile phones Telecommunications industry Telecoms Technology Source Type: news