Viasat and Oxford Space Systems set to collaborate
Oxford Space Systems has announced its collaboration with Viasat UK Ltd, a subsidiary of global communications company Viasat Inc.
The companies will work together to create new satellite communications technology and capability to better support users who need access to fast access to high capacity communications networks.
People in need of this service include dismounted soldiers and rescue workers.
A new low size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) terminal is at the centre of this collaboration. This terminal will, once created, be easy to deploy and fast to connect.
Hisham Awad, managing director of Viasat UK, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Oxford Space Systems to examine how we can better deliver a high-speed and ruggedised SATCOM solution that also addresses the real operational need to reduce the weight of land terminals soldiers carry.''
“We believe OSS expertise and innovation with deployable antennas will combine with Viasat’s experience in advanced networks and integration to develop a low cost, high-performance and highly portable SATCOM solution that can literally ease the burden on users’ shoulders.”
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Viasat and OSS are both part of the Harwell Space Cluster, located at Harwell Science and Innovation campus in the UK.
The partnership will also explore other areas of mutual interest where the complimentary expertise and experience across both organizations can be utilised.
Sean Sutcliffe CEO of Oxford Space Systems, said: “This research and development collaboration will allow us to build our relationship with Viasat in the UK and expand how we bring our innovations in space antennas to directly support the creation of solutions on the ground.
''Our collective development experience will accelerate the understanding and delivery of technology that is more cost effective and lightweight while still providing the high-speed performance users need.''
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