Eutelsat: orders a new satellite system

(CercleFinance.com) - On Friday Eutelsat announced the order of a latest-generation very high capacity satellite system called "KONNECT VHTS," which is intended to support the development of its European fixed broadband and in-flight connectivity businesses.


This satellite, which is set to be commissioned in 2021, will be built by Thales Alenia Space, which will develop a satellite and ground segment solution that is the most competitive on the market.

The satellite, which is due to enter into service in 2021, will be built by Thales Alenia Space which will develop a satellite and ground segment solution that is the most competitive on the market today.

With a weight of 6.3 ton and a Ka-band capacity of 500 Gbps, KONNECT VHTS will embark the most powerful onboard digital processor ever put in orbit, offering capacity allocation flexibility, optimal spectrum use, and progressive ground network deployment.


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