Fleet Space Technologies has demonstrated the ability of its Centauri-6 satellite to provide two-way voice and data satellite communications for Defence.
“Fleet Space’s successful demonstrations of high-performing SATCOM capabilities reflects our readiness to deliver resilient space-based systems using advanced microsatellite architectures with flexible and multi-purpose payloads,” said Co-Founder & CEO of Fleet Space Technologies, Matt Pearson.
The demonstration was funded by a $6.2 million contract with Defence awarded through the ASCEND2LEO program. It was supported by Defence Science and Technology Group, the SmartSAT CRC, and Safety from Space.
“With Centauri 6, Fleet Space has established a proof-of-concept for delivering sovereign SATCOM capabilities. We’re proud to pioneer this new-to-world innovation path to deliver advanced SATCOMs with reduced cost and added resilience in support of Australia’s Defence Space Strategy priorities and the expanding needs of allies and international partners around the world."
The development builds on a trial conducted in April which saw Fleet Space's Centauri-4 satellite reprogrammed in orbit to provide push-to-talk capabilities.
"Our demonstration of microsatellite-enabled full duplex SATCOMs establishes Fleet Space and Australia’s space sector on the forefront of the global effort to build secure, flexible multi-orbit capabilities.”