Anuvu‘s dedicated satellite constellation took a hit last summer, with the in-orbit discovery of a flaw in the solar panel control systems on Arcturus, the first Astranis microGEO satellite to enter orbit. Now, however, the companies have a timeline to get the new payloads into space. In an update earlier this month Anuvu disclosed a launch timeline of “mid-2024,” as well as names of the new satellites.
The launch of the Anuvu Constellation ensures we will continue to expertly provide connectivity to people on the move – whether that’s on aircraft, cruise ships, commercial shipping vessels, or super yachts – through satellite capacity that is targeted and highly flexible.
– Mike Pigott, EVP Connectivity, Anuvu
The two Ku-band payloads are expected to bring 50 Gbps of additional capacity into Anuvu’s mobility network, focused on boosting capacity over North America and the Caribbean. That is important for both the aviation market as well as maritime connectivity, where Anuvu maintains a significant presence.
The new satellites offer flexibility of configuration, even after being placed in orbit. This allows Anuvu to shift the power and coverage patterns via software defined radios and digital channelizers, accommodating changing demands over time.
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On the less significant, but still somewhat interesting front, the satellites will be named NuView-A and NuView-B, “to reflect Anuvu’s ‘new view’ of the mobility connectivity market,’ according to a company statement. It also keeps the Anuvu branding more or less in play.
More on Anuvu’s microGEO evolution:
- Astranis Arcturus microGEO failure pushes back on Anuvu’s schedule
- Anuvu taps Telesat for MicroGEO gateways
- Anuvu adds $50 million for MicroGEO connectivity growth
- Anuvu bets big on little satellites for in-flight connectivity
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