The Journal of Space Commerce

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IOD-1 Satellite Launched by Startical

Spacecraft Will Demonstrate Real-Time Communication Between Aircraft and Air Traffic Control Centers From Space

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Tom Patton
Mar 25, 2025
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A satellite designed to demonstrate the feasibility of real-time communications between air traffic controllers and aircraft using signals transmitted from space has been launched by Startical. IOD-1 (In-Orbit Demonstrator-1) rode to orbit aboard the SpaceX Transporter-13 mission via launch integrator Exolaunch.

"With over 200 satellites in low Earth orb…

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