Marking a significant breakthrough in telecommunications research, China has orbited the world’s first satellite to test 6G technology, promising revolutionary speeds and connectivity for the future.
The craze for 6G is already clearly evident across the globe, with France integrating this future technology into its national agenda via an investment plan, and Asia, where feats like that of China, having reached 100 Gb/s, define the beginnings of a revolution in telecommunications. This early anticipation, coupled with South Korea’s ambitions to deploy its network by 2028shows a global desire to cross the next digital frontiers.
The promises of 6G, speeds of up to 1 Tbps and a latency reduced to microseconds, open up a field of futuristic applications in various sectors. Initiatives such as those of the Next Gen Mobile Networks Alliance aim to harmonize global efforts for this transition. THE recent successes in Chinausing frequencies of 1 THz for exceptional flow rates, illustrate the technical advances currently underway. However, issues like transmission through natural elements still require new solutions to realize the full vision of this standard.
China launches first-ever experimental 6G satellite
China Mobilethe company behind the launch of the first 6G satellite, is one of the leading telecommunications operators in China. This project was carried out in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, more precisely with its Innovation Academy for Microsatellites. This experimental satelliteplaced in low orbit, is equipped to explore the architecture of this new standard, targeting flow rates and unprecedented responsiveness. With an orbital height of approximately 500 kilometers, it offers advantages such as low latency and high-speed data transmission, essential for future integrated space-earth networks. This pilot project serves as a test bed for innovative technologies, particularly in the flexible management of core network functions and automation of on-orbit operationsthereby increasing the efficiency and reliability of space communications.
The implications of 6G, which China hopes for commercialize by 2030, extend far beyond simply improving mobile connectivity. They envision futuristic use cases like precision health, smart agriculture, and multi-sensory extended reality, radically transforming various sectors. With the planned implementation of these standards by 2025, this satellite marks the beginning of an era where instant communication omnipresent and ambient intelligence will become the norm, opening new perspectives for innovation and global connectivity.
Source: chinadaily