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Isotropic Systems Terminal Achieves Simultaneous GEO, MEO Link During Live Demo

By Rachel Jewett

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

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Isotropic Systems Terminal Achieves Simultaneous GEO, MEO Link During Live Demo

A rendering of Isotropic Systems multi-orbit, MEO/GEO satellite trials. Photo: Isotropic Systems

Isotropic Systems reported Tuesday that the company’s terminal linked to a Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite while simultaneously connected with a Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite during tests with SES. This is validation of Isotropic Systems’ optical beamforming technology that has been in development for years. The company says this demonstration makes satellite connectivity more attractive to defense and civil customers for land, air, and sea applications. The multi-link antenna was tested on Oct. 22 at the SES World Media Port in Manassas, Virginia,…

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