China’s Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. has shattered global benchmarks with a groundbreaking 100 Gbps satellite-to-ground laser transmission. This achievement, 10 times faster than its previous record, catapults China into the forefront of satellite communication technology.
The historic tests were conducted using a truck-mounted ground station linked to a satellite from the Jilin-1 constellation. This innovation paves the way for revolutionary advancements in 6G, remote sensing, and satellite positioning, signaling a new era in high-speed connectivity.
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While Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites leverage the Ka-band, operating at a frequency of 26.5–40 GHz and boasting a total throughput of 20.22 Gbps per satellite, China’s achievement overshadows Starlink’s capabilities. This massive leap in data transfer speed puts Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. ahead in the race for next-gen communications technology.
With large-scale deployment already in progress, this milestone establishes China as a global leader, showcasing its dominance in the rapidly evolving satellite and internet connectivity industries.
