A private Chinese commercial space company, GalaxySpace, has partnered with Mahanakorn University of Technology in Thailand to successfully conduct the first-ever overseas trial of broadband internet communication via a Chinese low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite.
This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in the global application and exploration of China's LEO broadband satellite internet. By establishing a ground test station at Mahanakorn University, GalaxySpace can continuously monitor and assess the communication capabilities of millimeter-wave satellite signals under varying local weather conditions.
Supansa Keckley, director of the satellite research laboratory at Mahanakorn University, highlighted the collaboration’s importance: \"GalaxySpace brings advanced satellite internet technology that is both innovative and exciting. Our joint efforts in setting up a test system and conducting a series of technical trials strongly support Thailand's research into satellite internet applications and build our capacity in the field of aerospace technology.\"
Low Earth orbit satellites, which orbit at or below 2,000 kilometers, offer significant advantages over traditional satellite setups, including lower latency and reduced costs. This technology is particularly beneficial for providing internet services to remote areas lacking underground cables or network towers, potentially transforming connectivity in underserved regions.
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China's LEO satellite broadband internet used overseas for first time
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