NEC Finalizes Payload Design for 2027 Optical Communication Satellite Demonstration
NEC has completed the payload design for a small technology demonstration satellite intended for optical communication satellite constellations. Set to launch in fiscal year 2027, the satellite will test technologies such as optical inter-satellite communications and high-speed network routing.

NEC has finalized the design of payload equipment for a small technology demonstration satellite, which is scheduled to launch in fiscal year 2027. This satellite will verify key technologies essential for future optical communication satellite constellations, including optical inter-satellite communications, high-speed network routing, and millimetre-wave communications. The payload is now progressing to the manufacturing and integration phase with the satellite bus.


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