Hon Hai: Second-Generation Low-Earth Orbit Pearl Satellites Launched, Initiating Inter-Satellite Communication Experiment
Hon Hai announced today via press release that its second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites, "PEARL" (PEARL-1A and PEARL-1B), were successfully launched into their designated orbit on the evening of the 3rd Taipei time, via SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch vehicle, and will jointly conduct inter-satellite communication experiments.
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Taipei, May 3 (CNA) — Hon Hai announced today via press release that its second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites, "PEARL" (PEARL-1A and PEARL-1B), were successfully launched into their designated orbit on the evening of the 3rd Taipei time, via SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch vehicle, and will jointly conduct inter-satellite communication experiments.
Hon Hai explained that the PEARL-1A and PEARL-1B satellites adopt a 6U XL design, with their main mission being payload technology verification in the fields of communication and space science. This time, the two satellites adopt a Before-After flight mode to jointly conduct inter-satellite communication experiments, hence their naming.
Hon Hai stated that through SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, during the CAS500-2 rideshare mission, they were sent into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), and are expected to perform a 5-year space mission in orbit.
Hon Hai explained that compared to the first-generation PEARL, which focused on "satellite-to-ground station" communication experiments and system verification, the second-generation satellites further feature a Ka-band Inter-Satellite Link (ISL) payload. These two satellites can not only achieve broadband communication between satellites and ground stations but will also conduct verification of inter-satellite transmission between the two satellites, and cooperate with small ionospheric probes (CIP) to monitor the space communication environment.
Hon Hai pointed out that through relevant technologies, it will be able to more effectively master beam planning and constellation design tools for satellite communication networks, strengthening future application capabilities in low-Earth orbit satellite communication systems.
Hon Hai stated that its Hon Hai Research Institute is responsible for the system integration before the launch of the second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites "PEARL" and for on-orbit control and data verification after the launch. The first-generation PEARL completed its phased mission in January this year. The project team accumulated considerable experience in satellite orbit control through receiving stations in Taiwan, Europe, and Svalbard, Norway. The satellite control center located in Hon Hai's Neihu building continuously conducted relevant tests for more than two years, collecting much valuable verification information.
Hon Hai pointed out that the design of the PEARL low-Earth orbit satellites focuses on integrating Hon Hai's own camera payloads and internal and external mature components. Based on the experimental results of on-orbit control of the first-generation low-Earth orbit satellites, the R&D team can optimize the system.
Looking to the future, Hon Hai stated that it will continue to move towards the vertical integration goal of increasing the localization rate of components, strengthening industrial competitiveness. The core value of the PEARL series missions lies in building "on-orbit practical experience" to continuously enhance the design and system integration capabilities of next-generation satellites.
Hon Hai pointed out that with the successful deployment of the second-generation PEARL, the group will accelerate its focus on diverse application scenarios such as mobile communication supplementation, direct-to-cell, remote area connectivity, industrial IoT, and backup communication in specific fields. (Edited by Lin Ke-lun) 1150503
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Hon Hai explained that the PEARL-1A and PEARL-1B satellites adopt a 6U XL design, with their main mission being payload technology verification in the fields of communication and space science. This time, the two satellites adopt a Before-After flight mode to jointly conduct inter-satellite communication experiments, hence their naming.
Hon Hai stated that through SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, during the CAS500-2 rideshare mission, they were sent into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), and are expected to perform a 5-year space mission in orbit.
Hon Hai explained that compared to the first-generation PEARL, which focused on "satellite-to-ground station" communication experiments and system verification, the second-generation satellites further feature a Ka-band Inter-Satellite Link (ISL) payload. These two satellites can not only achieve broadband communication between satellites and ground stations but will also conduct verification of inter-satellite transmission between the two satellites, and cooperate with small ionospheric probes (CIP) to monitor the space communication environment.
Hon Hai pointed out that through relevant technologies, it will be able to more effectively master beam planning and constellation design tools for satellite communication networks, strengthening future application capabilities in low-Earth orbit satellite communication systems.
Hon Hai stated that its Hon Hai Research Institute is responsible for the system integration before the launch of the second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites "PEARL" and for on-orbit control and data verification after the launch. The first-generation PEARL completed its phased mission in January this year. The project team accumulated considerable experience in satellite orbit control through receiving stations in Taiwan, Europe, and Svalbard, Norway. The satellite control center located in Hon Hai's Neihu building continuously conducted relevant tests for more than two years, collecting much valuable verification information.
Hon Hai pointed out that the design of the PEARL low-Earth orbit satellites focuses on integrating Hon Hai's own camera payloads and internal and external mature components. Based on the experimental results of on-orbit control of the first-generation low-Earth orbit satellites, the R&D team can optimize the system.
Looking to the future, Hon Hai stated that it will continue to move towards the vertical integration goal of increasing the localization rate of components, strengthening industrial competitiveness. The core value of the PEARL series missions lies in building "on-orbit practical experience" to continuously enhance the design and system integration capabilities of next-generation satellites.
Hon Hai pointed out that with the successful deployment of the second-generation PEARL, the group will accelerate its focus on diverse application scenarios such as mobile communication supplementation, direct-to-cell, remote area connectivity, industrial IoT, and backup communication in specific fields. (Edited by Lin Ke-lun) 1150503
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