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Satellite communications via space-based internet service providers

Fri, 05/05/2023 - 12:18
Start Date: 
2021
Programme: 
Discovery
End Date: 
2023
Programme Reference: 
20-D-S-OPS-03
Country: 
Luxembourg
Contractor: 
University of Luxembourg
Status: 
Closed
Description: 

In this project, the University of Luxembourg studied and evaluated a new concept of connecting space missions via space internet providers. The system requirements, necessary adaptations, and possible limitations are provided and discussed. Three types of space internet provider were studied and evaluated: Starlink, OneWeb and O3b mPOWER.

The study revealed that higher constellations have better coverage towards the space missions. The study also provided some options for terminals that can be plugged into the space mission satellites for connection. However, although the concept is very promising and can be implemented, there are still some regulatory aspects to be solved for future deployment.

Application Domain: 
Telecommunications
Technology Domain: 
6 - RF Subsystems, Payloads and Technologies
Competence Domain: 
5-Radiofrequency & Optical Systems and Products
Keywords: 
space internet
Constellation
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