Tag: 5G
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Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek to Demonstrate 5G NTN-NR Rel.17 Connection at MWC 2024
Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek have teamed up to demonstrate a 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) new radio (NR) connection based on the latest 3GPP Release 17 specifications. This technological advancement will be presented at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona using the state-of-the-art R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester (OBT) from Rohde & Schwarz and…
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GSOA and ESA Partner to Promote the Development of 5G and 6G Space-Based Systems
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) with the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), the global CEO-driven association representing the satellite industry. The agreement aims at strengthening the synergy between satellite and terrestrial telecommunications players, to unlock new potential in 5G and 6G connectivity on a global scale that is…
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AmpliTech to Showcase its Latest 5G and SATCOM Advancements at MWC and Satellite Show 2024
AmpliTech Group, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of state-of-the-art signal-processing components for satellite, 5G, and other communications networks, including the design of complete 5G/6G systems, and a global distributor of packages and lids for integrated circuit assembly, announced its participation in two upcoming shows, where it will exhibit its latest technological 5G and SACTCOM advancements…
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Sivers Semiconductors Receives €0.6 Million Grant from ESA to Design SATCOM Chips
Sivers Semiconductors announced that its business unit, Sivers Wireless, has been granted €0.6 million (approx. 6.7 MSEK) from the European Space Agency (ESA). The grant will cover funding for the design of satellite communication chips over the next 1.5 years. Sivers Wireless will be responsible for the design of a Q-/V-band direct quadrature demodulator…
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TNO Achieves Breakthrough with Dutch Satellite Instrument’s Transfer of Laser Data to Earth
Researchers from TNO have successfully connected a satellite to a ground station on Earth via self-developed laser communication technology. It is the first time this has been achieved with a Dutch laser satellite instrument. The technology enables much faster and safer data transfer than the radio frequencies currently used for communication. “This pivotal milestone marks…
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AT&T, Google, and Vodafone Make Strategic Investments in AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, announced a strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone and aggregate new financing of up to $206.5 million in gross proceeds. In addition to the $155 million strategic investment, the company also plans to draw up to…
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GCF to Add Support for Satellite Connectivity and NTN to its Device Certification Program
The Global Certification Forum announced that it is adding support for satellite communications and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to its device certification program. With the adoption of standards-based satellite connectivity in the communications industry, manufacturers can certify their devices to be directly connected to different satellite operators. This is helping enable the rapid introduction in the…
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Sateliot Secures €6M Funding from Banco Santander for NanoSat Constellation Expansion
Sateliot, the company launching the first constellation of low-earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellites providing 5G coverage for IoT (Internet of Things), has secured €6 million in funding from Banco Santander. This financial backing from Banco Santander will enable Sateliot to accelerate the development of its technology and the deployment of its satellite constellation. In 2024, the…
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LeoLabs Partners with Aalyria to Enhance Global Communication Network Security
LeoLabs, the commercial provider of Space Traffic Management (STM), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services, announced that it signed a partnership agreement with Aalyria, the advanced software-defined and optical networking communications company. LeoLabs and Aalyria seek to combine their complementary expertise and technologies to address space awareness challenges for complex communications…
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Lockheed Martin Readies First 5G.MIL Payload for Orbital Deployment
Lockheed Martin is one step away from showcasing how its 5G.MIL capability can reach all domains around the world. In its final successful lab demonstration, the company validated that its innovative space payload is set to deliver global advanced communications capabilities from orbit. During the October demonstration, Lockheed Martin showcased the industry’s first fully regenerative…