Software-defined satellites present an $87bn revenue opportunity thanks to payload flexibility and price advantages. But challenges around production, ground operations and interoperability must first be resolved, experts tell Keith Fernandez.
Operators might be able to transform the satellite market with software-defined satellites, but several challenges remain.
The first commercial satellite in Europe capable of being completely reprogrammed while in space has been put into commercial service.
The 48°East position, with its extensive coverage, notably of the MENA region, is ideally placed to address, amongst others, the unique needs of government users.
Eutelsat Quantum geostationary satellite platform at SSTL. Pic credit SSTL.Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has completed the build of the platform for Eutelsat Quantum, the world?s ...
