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Mobile World Congress

A high-fidelity scale model of a next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) multi-mission satellite is displayed at the Space Communications zone during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. This unit represents advancements in 5G-Advanced Non-Terrestrial Networks (5G-NTN), designed to provide seamless direct-to-cell connectivity and high-speed backhaul for remote areas. The platform is powered by a radiation-hardened dual-core LEON4 on-board processor combined with a specialized FPGA-based Neural Processing Unit for edge AI data filtering. The satellite features a modular payload including a high-resolution multispectral optical sensor with a 30-centimeter ground sampling distance, supported by a 50-megapixel CMOS imaging system for earth observation. Its communication suite utilizes a Software Defined Radio architecture capable of handling Ka-band and Q/V-band frequencies, integrated with optical laser links for ultra-secure inter-satellite data relay. The demonstration highlights the convergence of terrestrial and space-based infrastructure, enabling global IoT coverage and emergency telecommunications via standard smartphone devices. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13457704
Date Taken	6 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Joan Cros/NurPhoto
Category	Science and Technology
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Joan Cros/NurPhoto

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