ELEVATION-1 E-band Satellite
Almagest Space
ELEVATION-1 is Almagest Space’s E-band technology demonstration satellite, successfully launched January 14, 2025 aboard SpaceX Transporter-12. It carries the world’s first miniaturized space-grade E-band (71–86 GHz) communications payload, developed in partnership with UK RF specialist Filtronic. The satellite validates E-band technology for space communications, achieves regulatory milestones, and collects atmospheric propagation data for Phase 2 […]
Technical specifications
- Launch
- January 14, 2025, SpaceX Transporter-12
- Frequency
- E-band: 71-76 GHz / 81-86 GHz
- Partner
- Filtronic (UK RF/mmWave)
- Data Rate (target)
- up to 100 Gbps (full constellation)
- Mission
- Technology demonstration, atmospheric propagation data
About
ELEVATION-1 is Almagest Space’s E-band technology demonstration satellite, successfully launched January 14, 2025 aboard SpaceX Transporter-12. It carries the world’s first miniaturized space-grade E-band (71–86 GHz) communications payload, developed in partnership with UK RF specialist Filtronic. The satellite validates E-band technology for space communications, achieves regulatory milestones, and collects atmospheric propagation data for Phase 2 constellation design.
Documentation
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