Northwood Space has successfully tested the second generation of its phased array antenna technology, allowing communication with satellites in various orbits.
The company's prototype gateway established connections with multiple satellites during recent testing, paving the way for commercial deployment in the near future.
The production-ready antenna system, named Portal, is designed to support 500 spacecraft across different orbits and frequencies, showcasing enhanced capabilities compared to the first-generation antenna.
Northwood Space aims to address the increasing demand for downloading satellite data by deploying its advanced antennas, with plans to serve commercial customers globally in the coming months.