BeetleSat (NSLComm) @ Nanosats Database

Entity name	BeetleSat (NSLComm)
Previous names	SkyFi
Products Services	Antennas (Parabolic, Reflectarray, Phased Arrays)
Constellations	Internet IoT / M2M Communications network up to 1 Gbps anywhere in the world with a novel inflatable antenna in Ka-band. Status: Prototype(s) launched Constellation page at NewSpace Index
Location	Israel
Established	2009
Funding	$9.25M+
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Oneliner	BeetleSat is a new LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellation delivering truly global Ka-band connectivity for point to point secure communications, cellular backhaul, mobility and additional premium services, in the commercial and government sectors.
Description	Based upon groundbreaking Ka-band deployable antennas, developed by NSL Comm based in Israel, BeetleSat is deploying 250 communication satellites comprising high speed intersatellite links, delivering exceptionally low-latency, high throughput, non-terrestrial networks, able to link selected points anywhere on Earth.
Notes	ÅAC Microtec AB's subsidiary, Clyde Space, has delivered its first 6U CubeSat, NSLSat-1, to the launch provider, 2019-05-31. The BeetleSat constellation will be manufactured in partnership with ARQUIMEA, BeetleSat’s largest shareholder and main industrial partner. H&Z wins new procurement contract for a mega-constellation. H&Z will be responsible for managing the procurement for the BeetleSat constellation. The next stage for NSLComm is the Beetlesat constellation. The constellation is a 264 Small satellite point to point, internet access network from LEO. The satellites are in the range of 200-220 kilograms and the entire constellation capex is low due to the use of the flexible reflector. NSLComm files with FCC for Ka-band LEO system of 344 nanosats (264 @ 720km/53.5°+ 80 sats @ 810km/90°) named "BeetleSat" weighing only 9kg and providing 2Gbps through SDR payload, August 2024.
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Status	Active in nanosatellites

Own nanosats launched	NSLSat 1 (NSL-1, NSL 1) NSLSat 2 (BeetleSat-1, NSLSAT-2, NSL-2, NSL 2)

Last modified: 2024-12-30