ThinKom Solutions, Inc. and SES continue to expand their integrated satellite communications capabilities, successfully demonstrating advanced multi-orbit services.
The end-to-end service includes SES’s satellites in MEO and GEO orbits, accessed through ThinKom’s Ka-band terminals, notably the ThinAir Ka2517, to establish industry-leading performance and multi-orbit resiliency. Beyond the performance boost delivered for commercial and government customers, the service also showcases diversity of constellations which is especially important for critical mission success in contested environments.
ThinKom’s terminal architecture is able to operate independent transmit and receive beams, allowing the simultaneous use of both GEO and MEO satellites. This hybrid constellation optimizes satellite resource capacity and reduces round-trip latency. Utilizing the patented VICTS phased-array technology, ThinKom’s ThinAir and GT terminals ensure unparalleled spectral efficiency and reliability, proven over more than 40 million operating hours.
“We are always pushing the envelope on satellite connectivity,” explains Bill Milroy, ThinKom Chief Technology Officer. “Our partnership with SES shows that multi-orbit, high-performance satellite communications is a reality today, unlocking new options for inflight connectivity for both commercial aviation and government airborne missions.”
“Our open network multi-waveform architecture delivers the best multi-orbit coverage and capacity in the industry,” adds Aditya Chatterjee, SVP Product Management of Aviation at SES. “Bringing ThinKom’s antenna technology into the multi-orbit ecosystem unlocks the value of full access to real-time information and applications.”
SES and ThinKom plan to complete additional certifications throughout the next months. ThinKom also plans to type certify both the Ka2517 and Ka1717 terminals for operation on the hybrid network.
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ABOUT THINKOM SOLUTIONS
ThinKom Solutions, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative, ultra-low-profile broadband antenna solutions for commercial and business aviation applications, delivering fast, resilient, and reliable connectivity “from every orbit to every seat.” The ThinAir® product line delivers compact, affordable Ku- and Ka-band options suitable for installation on planes ranging from business jets to super-jumbos. ThinAir antennas consume less power while delivering high spectral efficiency, reducing recurring satellite costs. Packaged in a low-drag design to save fuel and reduce emissions, ThinAir’s proven, proprietary, patented solutions are trusted by leading inflight connectivity providers and airline customers around the globe.
About SES
SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless data connectivity services around the world. As a leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES owns and operates the world’s only geosynchronous orbit and medium earth orbit (GEO-MEO) constellation of satellites with the unique combination of global coverage and high performance. By leveraging its vast and intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES delivers high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to the world’s leading telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners. SES’s video network carries over 6,400 channels, reaching 363 million households, delivering managed media services for both linear and non-linear content. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, and listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG).
Featured image credited to SES
