KUALA LUMPUR: Measat Global Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co Ltd to explore a potential partnership on advancing low earth orbit (LEO) satellite services.
According to a statement issued by Measat, the parties are looking at collaborating on the provision of Spacesail’s LEO broadband services and solutions with their Thousand Sails megaconstellation.
Their joint efforts would also see the development of emerging technologies such as direct-to-device (D2D) communications, satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities and Earth Observation (EO) services in Malaysia and Asia, and additionally a joint rain fade study on Q/V-band high frequency transmission.
Measat chief operating officer yau Chyong Lim said in regions where Measat operates, satellites have immense potential in further bridging the digital divide and overcoming geographical challenges.
"We look forward to realising this multi-orbit potential – from expanding the reach of established use-cases like satellite broadband in remote areas to advancing cutting-edge satellite solutions such as D2D connectivity and satellite-based IoT,” he said.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil added that there are abundant opportunities for deeper collaboration between the governments of Malaysia and China, especially in harnessing advanced technologies to enhance people’s lives.
"These innovations have the potential to drive a wide array of benefits, from improving the delivery of government services to fostering economic growth through industrial and commercial applications.
"Additionally, with Malaysia serving as chairman of Asean this year, we hope to showcase the country’s technological capabilities and explore new opportunities across the region,” he said.
