A Canadian satellite maker plans to launch a network of 78 small, relatively low-flying satellites designed to help relieve network congestion that is significantly dampening smartphone enthusiasm.
MSCI plans to launch of network of 78 small, relatively low-flying satellites to boost mobile phone coverage. Photo credit: MSCI
The project has been developed by MSCI (Microsat Systems Canada Inc) and is called CommStellation. The company said on Wednesday that its approach of using small, inexpensive satellites in low orbit — about 620 miles above the Earth — means better coverage of the world's population, quicker launches and better network capacity.
"Until now, no one in the industry has been able to find the manufacturing cost and scheduling efficiencies and cost-effective microsatellite technology to enable an economically viable constellation of satellites to provide 100-percent global coverage," Justin Phillips, MSCI's vice president of marketing, said in a statement.
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