A Multi-Orbit
Satellite Connectivity
Shevon’s experience in satellite innovation over the years has taught us that governments, maritime, energy, and telcos have an extensive need for reliable satellite services. Our goal is to align the appropriate application with the suitable orbit, achieved through continuous innovation in both service and technology.
Reliable GEO
Geostationary Earth Orbit
35 786 KM from Earth
24hrs to orbit the earth
GEO Satellite Uses
Broadcasting
Weather
Data
Multi-point Distribution
Applications
Advantages
No Inter- satellite handoff needed
Large satellite coverage
Only 3 Satellites are needed for Global Coverage
Ground station tracking is not required
KU- Band, C-Band Capability
High Throughput Satellite
Expansive Capacity available
Limits
Higher Latency 500 – 600ms
Very Few Data Gateways
Need for larger antennae
GEO satellites orbit the Earth at a fixed distance of 35,786 Km. The speed of the satellite at this distance matches the Earth’s Rotation, thereby keeping the satellite stationary over a particular point on the Earth. GEO supports voice, data, and video services usually providing service to a particular region. GEO typically provides coverage from 20 degrees north latitude to 20 degrees south latitude. Geostationary satellites orbit the Earth above the equator with a single satellite capable of providing coverage over approximately one-third of the Earth’s surface. Therefore GEO systems are known for their RELIABILITY and operational PREDICTABILITY.
Resilient MEO
Medium Earth Orbit
5 000 – 20 000KM from Earth
2 – 8hrs to orbit Earth
MEO Satellite Uses
Cruise Tracking
Government Naval
Offshore Platforms
Mining
Trunking
Mobile Backhaul
Advantages
Low Latency 150ms
Large Earth Coverage
High Throughput Satellite
Flexible Gateways
High Ne4twork Availability
Guaranteed Performance
Future proof
KA-Band and Multi-band Capabilities
Limits
Hourly Satellite Handover
700km coverage per beam
More satellites are needed for global coverage.
More recently, HTS MEO constellations have been deployed to deliver low-latency, high-bandwidth data connectivity to service providers, government agencies, and commercial enterprises.MEO satellites bring fibre-like performance to remote areas where laying fibre is not viable, such as cruise, commercial maritime, aero, offshore platforms, network backhaul in difficult terrain, and humanitarian relief operations.
Innovative LEO
Low Earth Orbit
500-1 200 KM from Earth
20-40mins to orbit the earth
LEO Satellite Uses
Mass-consumer
Business Broadband services
Communications
Rural area connection
Offshore connectivity
Streaming
Data transfers
Advantages
Low Latency 80ms
High Throughput satellite
Affordable
Flexible gateways
Global Coverage
Multi-Band Connectivity
Future Proof
High satellite capacity
Limits
Satellite Handover every 10min
Thousands of satellites needed for global coverage
Small Earth coverage per satellite
Susceptible to weather conditions
LEOs are Earth-centered orbits with an altitude of 200-2000 Km above the surface of the Earth. A satellite in an LEO completes around 16 orbits per day (80 minutes per orbit) which indicates that they move at an incredibly fast rate around the Earth. A low earth orbit satellite requires the lowest amount of energy and cost for launch and placement in the LEO due to its proximity to the earth’s surface. It provides high bandwidth and communication latency as it is the closest orbit to the Earth and its corresponding base stations on the surface.
