Russia launched a new generation satellite communications system “Gonets”
The State Corporation “Roscosmos” spoke about the project of the space complex of the multifunctional system of private satellite communications and data transmission “Gonets” of a new generation.
Ivan Danilov, lead project manager, said the work is progressing according to schedule. According to the project, it is planned to build several small spacecraft of a new generation. Satellites are installed in a constant circular orbit at an altitude of 1500 km above the Earth. The constellation of 32 spacecraft should ensure the convenience of servicing telephony and data transmission on the territory of Russia. The source writes that the new generation Gonets system may be in demand for 40,000 subscribers of mobile satellite communications.
It also reduces that the period of use of new spacecraft is ten years: “This guaranteed service life is twice that of the Messengers, which are currently operating in orbit.” In addition, new satellites should improve the quality of communication services.
Their main features are increased throughput and increased service area. This enables S-band and P-band communications with more connections sequencing, bulk data rate ageing, and expanding system coverage.
Roscosmos