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Ka-Band
A high-frequency range used for satellite communications, known for its ability to carry a lot of data, often used for high-speed internet and advanced satellite services.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Ka-Band refers to the microwave frequency range from approximately 26.5 to 40 GHz, utilized in satellite communications for high-bandwidth applications such as broadband internet, direct-to-home broadcasting, and inter-satellite links, offering smaller antenna sizes but susceptible to rain fade.
BACKGROUND
The Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark", NATO reporting name Hokum A, is a Soviet/Russian single-seat attack helicopter with the distinctive coaxial rotor system of the Kamov design bureau. It was designed in the 1980s and adopted for service in the Russian army in 1995. The Ka-50 is manufactured by the Progress company in Arsenyev. It is used as a heavily armed scout helicopter and has a rescue ejection system, rare for helicopters.
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- Ka band
- K-sub-a band
- 26.5-40 GHz
USAGE NOTE
Ka-Band is increasingly popular for next-generation high-throughput satellite systems due to its capacity.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Ka-Band.
Leading global provider of advanced satellite broadband and communication solutions, utilizing Ka-band for high-throughput satellite (HTS) systems to deliver residential internet, in-flight connectivity, and government applications.
Pioneer in satellite internet, providing broadband services primarily using Ka-band satellites (e.g., JUPITER HTS systems) for consumers and businesses across various regions.
Developer and operator of the Starlink LEO satellite constellation, which extensively uses Ka-band for its feeder links (gateways to satellites) and parts of its user terminal communication for high-speed internet access globally.
Developer of a global LEO satellite constellation providing high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity, utilizing Ka-band for its gateway links (feeder links) and inter-satellite links.
Developing a large LEO satellite constellation designed to provide global high-speed, low-latency broadband internet, which will extensively utilize Ka-band for both user links and gateway links.
Global mobile satellite communications provider, which has expanded its services into Ka-band with its Global Xpress (GX) network, offering high-throughput broadband for maritime, aviation, government, and enterprise markets.
Operator of geostationary (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite constellations (including O3b), extensively using Ka-band for high-throughput data connectivity services for maritime, aviation, energy, and government sectors.
A leading satellite operator that employs Ka-band capacity across several of its satellites (e.g., KONNECT, EUTELSAT VHTS) to deliver broadband internet services to consumers and businesses, particularly in areas underserved by terrestrial networks.