World-first direct 5G connection to low Earth orbit satellite opens new era for mobile coverage
In a world first, ESA and Telesat have successfully connected a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite to the ground using 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology in the Ka-band frequency range, marking a crucial step towards making space-based connections as simple as using a mobile phone.
Published by ESA on 12/23/2024
