Measat collaborates with Spacesail to enhance Low Earth Orbit satellite services
The Malaysian satellite operator MEASAT Global Berhad and Shanghai Spacesail Technologies (SPACESAIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and market Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services. This partnership, which is now at an active operational stage, focuses on research and development of next-generation LEO solutions and promotional activities to expand market reach and accelerate the adoption of LEO-based connectivity solutions.
The collaboration is expected to enhance broadband coverage and enable high-speed, low-latency internet services, particularly in underserved and remote regions. By advancing LEO capabilities, the partnership supports the deployment of satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, which are critical for industries such as agriculture, logistics, and environmental monitoring.
MEASAT, with its extensive satellite infrastructure, and Spacesail, with its innovative technologies, aim to leverage their combined strengths to accelerate the delivery of global, resilient connectivity. SPACESAIL is also interested in integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial network communications, as demonstrated by their Thousand Sails megaconstellation, which is planned to consist of more than 15,000 satellites in the future.
The Thousand Sails megaconstellation has already launched 72 satellites and aims to provide low-latency, high-speed, and ultra-reliable satellite broadband internet services worldwide. Jason Zheng, the president of SPACESAIL, expressed optimism about the partnership with MEASAT and the potential for technological progress.
Yau Chyong Lim, the chief operating officer of MEASAT, shared this sentiment, expressing excitement about the partnership with SPACESAIL to advance LEO satellite services. He sees potential in satellites for bridging the digital divide and overcoming geographical challenges in regions where they operate.
The partnership between SPACESAIL and MEASAT is another milestone in delivering global broadband connectivity and driving innovation in the satellite industry. The collaboration includes SPACESAIL's Thousand Sails megaconstellation, Direct-to-Device (D2D) communications, satellite-based IoT capabilities, and Earth Observation (EO) services. The MoU was signed in Shanghai, with MEASAT represented by chief operating officer, Yau Chyong Lim, and SPACESAIL represented by their president, Jason Zheng.
The communications minister of Malaysia, Fahmi Fadzil, commented on the MoU, expressing optimism about deeper collaboration between Malaysia and China in harnessing advanced technologies. He also thanked the Government of Malaysia, particularly the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, for welcoming SPACESAIL's interest to offer services in the country.
SPACESAIL values the role of technology in empowering businesses and improving lives in China and Malaysia. They see potential in tapping on MEASAT's local expertise while strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. The partnership between the two companies is positioned to deliver robust, scalable connectivity solutions that address both broadband and IoT needs, positioning both companies at the forefront of the evolving LEO satellite market.
- The partnership between MEASAT and SPACESAIL, focusing on LEO satellite services, aims to advance satellite-based IoT solutions, particularly beneficial for industries like agriculture, logistics, and environmental monitoring, which requires the integration of science, technology, and finance.
- As the Thousand Sails megaconstellation, planned to consist of over 15,000 satellites, progresses, it is expected to provide high-speed, low-latency internet services to underserved regions, bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity in both space-and-astronomy and the industry, with potential for significant technological growth.
