AccelerComm, a provider of flight-proven 5G technology for satellite networks, and Radisys Corporation, a specialist in open telecom solutions, have announced that a joint project to support the development of the next generation of Non-Terrestrial Networks has been funded through the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund (IBF). This project will tighten the integration of the two companies’ technologies so that they can be offered as a complete package to satellite manufacturer and operator customers.

The IBF supports ambitious partnerships between UK organisations and international space entities. This joint project will see the integration of the latest versions of AccelerComm’s Layer 1 (PHY) technology into Radisys’ lab in India, providing a resource for joint research and demonstrations to customers and partners around the world. This builds on the long-term relationship between the two companies.

“The International Bilateral Fund has already enabled exciting projects that highlight the power of global collaboration – from exploring lunar water systems and space-based agriculture to advancing nuclear power for deep space missions,” said Professor Anu Ojha, International Director at the UK Space Agency. “This funding is a fantastic opportunity for UK organisations to build on that success and forge new partnerships that deliver real impact for the UK space sector.”

“The next generation of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) is dependent on 5G base stations operating on board satellites. Making this happen in the extreme environment of earth’s orbit is only possible through close collaboration among companies from across the value chain,” said David Helfgott, CEO of AccelerComm. “Today’s news builds on our long standing partnership with Radisys, further unlocking new business opportunities for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) 5G communication. It also strengthens the UK’s international partnerships in space technologies.”

“Delivering 5G satellite broadband from a power and performance efficient gNodeB/base station embedded on a regenerative payload requires more than just hardware innovation — it demands highly optimised, resilient, inter-operable software that can address the unique challenges presented by LEO/MEO constellations,” added Munish Chhabra, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Software and Services, Radisys. “Radisys is applying our deep 3GPP knowledge combined with experience of co-engineering multiple regenerative payload solutions and expertise of developing and integrating complex RAN software to make NTN deployments practical and scalable. Together with AccelerComm, and with the support of the UK Space Agency, we are advancing solutions that will enable satellite operators to deliver reliable, high-performance 5G services to users everywhere.”

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