The amateur radio OFDM protocol has been upgraded with MAC and LLC sublayers, enabling full-duplex communication and supporting 16-QAM and 32-QAM modulation for improved data rates.
Optical fibre manufacturing relies on a complex sequence of glass processing technologies, from preform deposition to final quality testing and coating application.
Reshetnev has begun manufacturing solar arrays for the Express-40 satellite, a key component of Russia's plan to modernize its geostationary satellite fleet.
Northrop Grumman has introduced the FORTITUDE GaN chip, a compact device that integrates multiple signal processing functions to deliver higher power and cleaner signal quality.
NASA has awarded a $38 million contract to Modulate Space Corporation to develop a 5G and Wi-Fi 6 communications network for lunar surface operations.
SpaceX has successfully placed its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, deploying 26 upgraded V3 Starlink satellites during a mission described by the CFO as revenue-generating.
Meta is developing Petal, a 7,000-kilometer subsea cable between the US and France, set to deliver 1 petabit per second of bandwidth by 2029.
SoftBank has successfully tested a laser tracking system for stratospheric platforms, marking a key step toward building a multi-layered optical communication network.
ESA has awarded €20 million in contracts to nearly 80 companies to study future developments for the IRIS2 secure satellite communications network.
Reshetnev has begun dynamic testing of the Yamal-501 telecommunications satellite, which is designed for a 15-year service life and operation in the Ku-band.
SoftBank and Sceye have successfully completed a stratospheric high-altitude base station technology verification in Japan.
NASA has expanded its Deep Space Network with a new 34-meter antenna in California to support growing demand from lunar missions and deep-space probes.
