The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Beam-Hopping Satellite to be Built by UK Consortium

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Tom Patton
Jun 04, 2021
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A group of UK space tech companies are developing a new beam-hopping satellite that will allow satellites to switch which part of the world they cover, managing real-time surges in commercial demand or responding to emergencies such as natural disasters, thanks to government funding.

"From helping during a disaster to providing broadband on planes, this …

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