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The coverage beams, capacity, and power distribution should all be dynamically modifiable on a software-defined satellite. This implies that a satellite’s mission may change over the course of its lifetime based on demand dynamics.
Regardless of the underlying network technology, software-defined satellites enable operators to reliably control the whole network.
Instead of traditional network administration, the outcome is enhanced network performance and monitoring that resembles cloud computing. Benefits of SDN include the ability to directly programme network control by separating it from the forwarding (routing) processes.
Administrators can change network-wide traffic flows from a central management location to meet changing demands. Because of their flexibility, administrators may create automated SDN applications that efficiently manage, secure, and optimize network resources.
The global software defined satellite market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Arabsat, a major regional satellite operator, and Thales Alenia Space, a provider of satcoms solutions, have agreed to work together to build Arabsat-7A, a highly adaptable software-defined satellite (SDS) based on Thales Alenia Space’s Space Inspire (INstant SPACE In-orbit REconfiguration) platform.
While maximizing the efficient use of satellite resources, the Space Inspire platform will enable seamless telecom mission and services reconfiguration of the Arabsat-7A satellite, rapid in-orbit adjustment to broadband connectivity demand, and enhanced video broadcasting performance.
At its data hotspot at 30.5E, Arabsat 7A will join Arabsat 6A and 5A. As Arabsat 5A nears the end of its useful life, the majority of its current C and Ku-band capacity will be replaced in order to provide customers and partners with a smooth transition.
