LOGAN, Utah – Kongsberg Satellite Services announced Aug. 8 an automatic Ka-band ground network for small satellite constellations.
The KSATlite Ka-band network is designed to support small satellite constellations with data-intensive applications like Earth commentary and communications that sometimes require high-speed data transfer.
KSAT plans to put in small-aperture antennas for S-band uplink and downlink, X-band downlink and Ka-band downlink at six ground station locations.
“This fully automated tri-band satellite communication network will enable seamless communication across multiple frequency bands using a standardized four-channel baseband unit,” in response to KSAT’s Aug. 8 news release. “Adding tri-band antennas at these chosen sites around the globe will further streamline operations, enhance resource allocation for optimal performance and ensure reliable and secure communication no matter geographical constraints.”
KSAT has rapidly expanded its network of antennas lately to maintain up with growing data traffic. In June, the Norwegian company unveiled its twenty third ground station. The brand new ground station is positioned in Jeju, South Korea.
“The launch of the KSATlite Ka-band network showcases our ability to offer seamless and versatile connectivity solutions to our customers, with exceptional reliability and unmatched performance”, Marte Indregard, KSAT chief business officer, said in a press release.