PERTH, Australia - Sky and Space Global Ltd (SAS Global) has received formal approval from the United Kingdom communications regulator, Ofcom, confirming the "bringing into use" (BIU) classification of it 3 Diamonds nanosatellites.
BIU is a regulatory classification step that confirms the existence of an actual satellite in space by proving the capability of transmitting or receiving signals from a space station, deployed and maintained at a specific orbit for a continuous period of 90 days. Receiving the designation is an important technical milestone in the development of a satellite network.
This process is part of the Satellite Filing procedures required by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and local regulators such as Ofcom, for specific frequency registration. The SAS ITU filings for the frequencies related to the SSG-CSL and SSG-3D satellite systems used for the launch of the 3 Diamonds have been validated by the regulators. This is a major step for SAS as this provides regulatory confirmation of its ability to deliver services using the 3 Diamonds.
Ultimately, SAS Global intends to operate a network of 200 satellites in an equatorial low Earth orbit to provide voice, data and instant messaging. Each satellite will have a launch mass of 10 kilograms and will feature 3-meter sun-tracking solar panels that provide about 150 Watts of power. SAS Global's first three satellites were delivered to orbit in June 23, 2017 and achieved 90 days of continuous use on September 23, 2017.
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