Constellation Technologies & Operations (CTO) is reaching a historic milestone in the race toward more universal, sustainable, and high-performance connectivity. The European space connectivity services operator announces the imminent launch of its first regenerative 5G mmWave payload—a groundbreaking step that marks the convergence of terrestrial and space-based networks. CTO is rewriting the rules of the telecom game, offering shared access to space in service of a more resilient, accessible, and responsible global connectivity infrastructure.
Charles Delfieux, CEO of CTO, states: “This inaugural flight brings our vision to life: building a new space-based infrastructure, neutral and operable by telecom carriers themselves, enabling high-speed internet access anywhere on Earth. It’s a key milestone for European autonomy and the sustainable transformation of the telecom industry. Space is the next frontier for telecom operators!”
The launch is scheduled for June 20 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Aboard the rocket: the Early Test module integrated into D-Orbit’s ION platform. The goal: to demonstrate in-orbit ultra-high-speed, low-latency 5G transmission using the operators’ own mmWave 5G spectrum.
CTO’s project is more than a technological evolution—it is a strategic transformation of the telecommunications sector. As a global operator of internet services from space, CTO is building a VLEO constellation that uses the 5G mmWave spectrum to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity, even in rural, remote, or crisis-affected areas. Its shared infrastructure model enables cost-effective coverage that complements existing fiber and cellular networks without requiring massive investments.
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