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The Eutelsat Quantum satellite in the radio-frequency test facility

Written by  Monday, 27 July 2020 05:56
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The Eutelsat Quantum satellite in the radio-frequency test facility Image: The Eutelsat Quantum satellite in the radio-frequency test facility

The first European satellite capable of being completely repurposed after launch — developed within an ESA Partnership Project — has concluded its radio-frequency tests at a specialised facility in Toulouse.

Eutelsat Quantum is the first ever software-defined satellite, preparing the way for the next generation of telecommunication satellites that can be reprogrammed in orbit. It offers unprecedented in-orbit reconfigurability in coverage, frequency and power, which allows for complete mission rehauls including changes in orbital position.


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