Hey tech enthusiasts! 🚀 Big news from the Chinese mainland’s space scene: Researchers at the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have set a new national record in satellite-to-ground communication. They achieved an amazing 2,100 megabits per second in single-channel X-band transmission—a 75% surge over the traditional rates.
Domestic civilian satellites typically operate between 450 and 1,200 Mbps on the X-band. With the ever-growing volume of satellite data fueling our digital world, this breakthrough is a game-changer for space exploration and remote sensing. As Zhang Yumeng, a senior engineer at AIR, pointed out, "These speeds can no longer meet the transmission demands of massive space exploration data, making the enhancement of single-channel speeds extremely urgent."
In impressive tests at a remote sensing satellite ground station in Lijiang, southwest Yunnan Province, the research team validated the breakthrough technology and confirmed its technical viability. Huang Peng added, "This achievement represents a major step forward in overcoming our nation's satellite communication limitations," highlighting the solution's exceptional efficiency.
This innovation not only underscores China's commitment to cutting-edge tech but also sparks inspiration among tech-savvy youth across South and Southeast Asia. Stay tuned as this breakthrough pushes the boundaries of space and communication technology!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
