Hughes Network Systems’ next gen JUPITER 3 ultra high-density satellite arrived in Cape Canaveral, Florida via an Antonov aircraft. Launch is scheduled onboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
JUPITER 3, also known as EchoStar XXIV, is the largest commercial satellite to date. From geosynchronous orbit at 95° West longitude, it will provide connectivity across North and South America at speeds up to 100 Mbps. Hughes plans to offer a hybrid service that leverages multipath technology to seamlessly blend satellite and wireless technologies for a faster and more responsive service than traditional satellite internet.
JUPITER 3 is equipped with 300 spot beams. Each beam carries 500 MHz or more, providing more than 1 Gbps to the VSAT users in each cell. It uses Ka-band, Q- and V-band for gateways. Hughes has 18 active gateways, each of whih transmits 11 GHz of V-band and Ka band and receives 4 GHz in Q-band.
JUPITER 3 was built by Maxar Technologies in Palo Alto, California.
