"software defined radio"

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16 March 2026

A detailed scale model of the Indra GSAT-300 multi-mission satellite is showcased at the Indra pavilion during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. The satellite is designed for secure government and commercial communications and features an advanced Software Defined Radio (SDR) payload. It is equipped with a high-resolution multispectral optical instrument capable of 30-centimeter ground sampling distance. The system is powered by the Indra On-Board Processor (OBP) v4, based on a radiation-hardened dual-core LEON4 architecture, enabling real-time AI-based image processing and autonomous debris avoidance. The demonstration highlights Indra's contribution to the IRIS (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite) constellation, utilizing Ka-band and optical laser links for ultra-secure, low-latency data transmission. The model showcases the satellite's modular design and its integration with 5G-Non-Terrestrial Networks (5G-NTN), providing seamless global connectivity for IoT and mission-critical applications in remote areas.

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16 March 2026

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.

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