THIS-SAT Spacecraft

THIS-SAT
THIS-SAT
Spacecraft name THIS-SAT
Form factor CubeSat
Units or mass 6U
Organisation Northeastern University
Institution University
Entity Academic / Education
Nation US
Oneliner

Establish the first THz inter-satellite links.

Description

Establish the first THz inter-satellite links and demonstrate that THz inter-satellite communication is not only possible but also that the required technologies can be compact as well.

Terahertz in Space Satellite is the current primary focus of Project Horizon. THIS-Sat launches as one 12U satellite and, upon initial communication with ground after orbital insertion, splits into two fully functional 6U satellites using a high-accuracy ultra-low-velocity splitting mechanism.

Post-split, each 6U satellite will serve as one half of the first test platform for terahertz-frequency RF communication in low-earth orbit. THIS-Sat’s mission is to demonstrate and better understand the properties of high-throughput terahertz-frequency RF uplink, downlink, and inter-satellite link in the LEO environment. Developed by Northeastern’s Ultrabroadband Nanonetworking Laboratory, the terahertz RF payload launching on THIS-Sat has the potential to upend high-throughput orbital communication.

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Related Spacecraft

Spacecraft Status Rocket Launch date Orbit
THIS-SAT A (TeraHertz in Space Satellite) not launched not launched 2027-12-31 not launched
THIS-SAT B (TeraHertz in Space Satellite) not launched not launched 2027-12-31 not launched

Last modified: 2026-01-03

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