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GSMA Member Sateliot<\/a>, the European telecommunications operator providing connectivity from space, has successfully launched five new satellites for its 5G NTN IoT network, on schedule and as planned. These satellites will enable the company to increase connection frequency and service capacity in areas without terrestrial mobile coverage. With this mission, named Draconis, the company brings the total number of satellites launched since its founding to 11 and takes another step forward in the commercial deployment of a technology that has already been validated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The addition of these five satellites will reduce the time between satellite passes and increase connection opportunities for devices. On average, the number of daily passes will double, while revisit times will be cut in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The five new units also incorporate technological improvements over the four satellites launched in 2024, including an optimized payload and a more reliable and efficient onboard data storage system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


They are also equipped with upgraded versions of the onboard computer and attitude control system, providing greater stability and facilitating orbital maneuvers, as well as more robust memory systems designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the space environment, particularly radiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orbiting at an altitude of 510 km, these five satellites incorporate the connectivity technology developed by Sateliot for its 5G NTN IoT network. Each satellite measures 20 x 10 x 35 centimeters, weighs 10 kg, and has an operational lifespan of five years. The satellites were manufactured by Al\u00e9n Space, while Exolaunch was responsible for their integration into the launch vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The satellites operate as telecommunications towers in space, extending mobile operators\u2019 coverage through wholesale agreements that enable them to provide Internet of Things services wherever terrestrial networks are unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five new satellites are part of a single constellation of more than 500 satellites that will evolve through successive technological generations, progressing from massive IoT connectivity toward higher-capacity and mission-critical services, including Direct-to-Device (D2D) capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Jaume Sanpera, CEO and Co-founder of Sateliot, \u201cThe Draconis mission is a clear reflection of where the company stands today. We have successfully validated the technology, and we are now increasing capacity and service continuity to scale alongside mobile network operators. Our goal is to make satellite connectivity a natural extension of their networks wherever terrestrial coverage is unavailable and, on top of the same standards-based, interoperable 5G infrastructure, evolve toward increasingly critical and resilient services. We are building a European telecommunications infrastructure based on proprietary technology, fully aligned with the 3GPP standard and designed for global deployment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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