BeetleSat, formerly known as NSLComm, has announced the successful two-way data communication using its lightweight, high data rate, expandable antenna. The company is building the world’s first global low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation optimised for premium point-to-point communications. The successful data transmission between BeetleSat’s satellite and ground segment is a significant step forward in the build-out of its LEO constellation. BeetleSat’s NSLSAT-2 satellite, a 6U CubeSat, was launched in January 2023 via a SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket. The company’s high-performance Ka-band antenna, made of proprietary lightweight shape memory material, was folded at launch, allowing for low volume and mass, and successfully deployed when the satellite reached its orbit. This in-orbit deployment of BeetleSat’s 60 cm expandable antenna from a 6U CubeSat was an industry first and proved the viability of its proprietary technology. BeetleSat’s technology is shifting the satellite communication paradigm by unlocking premium, cost-effective, and flexible solutions that enable its customers to succeed.
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