ADELAIDE, Australia -- Sky and Space Global (SAS Global) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing Commsat Technology Development Co., Ltd., A Chinese satellite communications provider to test and explore how the SAS Global network can be incorporated into the Commsat Internet of Things (IoT) offering.
Commsat is a Beijing based satellite communications company that is developing a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation to provide IoT services to users and corporations mainly in the Chinese geographical region.
Under the terms of the MOU, SAS Global and Commsat will work collaboratively to test and explore how SAS' nano-satellite technology can be incorporated and utilized to enhance the Commsat network offering. SAS will also explore with Commsat the possibility of joint provision of IoT and additional narrowband communication services in China, and cooperate to further the business of SAS in Greater China.
SAS Global operates three nanosatellites that it calls 3 Diamonds. They are now fully operational. 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 expects to generate revenues of AUD1 billion ($770 million) once all 200 satellites are operational.
SAS Global has been successful in signing partnership agreements with multiple companies and government agencies. Those agreements will benefit the company once it begins deploying its full fleet of satellites.
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