5G Satellite Communications Services Through Constellation of LEO Satellites

Abstract

Satellite communication systems are a promising solution to extend and complement terrestrial communication networks in un-served or remote area. This aspect is reflected by recent commercial and standardisation endeavours. In particular, 3GPP recently initiated a study item for new radio-based, i.e. 5G, non-terrestrial communication networks aimed at deploying satellite systems to integrate with terrestrial networks in mobile broadband and machine-type communication scenarios. In this context, employing a constellation of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) adsorbs lots of attractions duo to their ability to provide cost-efficient communications with lower service latency compared to traditional geostationary satellite networks. Here, we aim at showing the potential of our new constellation of BroadBand GomSpace (GOMBB) LEO satellites which are able to integrate by future terrestrial communication networks, i.e. 5G and beyond.