Time to Step-up to mmWave to Unlock Potential of LEO Satellites for Global Data Connectivity

Increasing numbers of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites are being developed and deployed to address the challenge of providing ubiquitous broadband data coverage around the globe. These ‘mega constellations’ of new satellites will help to deliver the full potential of 5G and provide high-speed connectivity to remote parts of the world, including moving platforms such as aircraft and ships, as well as providing low latency connectivity for business users.

For the developers of satellite technologies and components, the proliferation of LEO satellite constellations presents new challenges, as well as exciting opportunities, not previously encountered with traditional Geostationary Equatorial Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites.