The Lite Coms Lite Sat 1.3A has received official type approval for operation on the Viasat Global Xpress (GX) network, expanding the terminal’s ability to support flexible, multi-orbit satellite communications.
The approval validates the 1.3-meter terminal’s performance on Viasat’s global Ka-band GEO network and complements its existing approval for the O3b mPOWER MEO constellation. This enables users to access multiple satellite architectures from a single portable terminal, supporting more resilient Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency communications strategies.
The Lite Sat 1.3A is also WGS certified for X- and Ka-band operation, providing defense and government users with a versatile solution for a wide range of mission requirements.
When paired with Lite Coms’ High-Capacity Kit, the terminal can support data rates of up to 300 Mbps on Viasat’s high-capacity Ka-band network. This added throughput can help field teams support demanding applications such as high-definition video, cloud-based command and control, and other data-intensive operations without requiring a larger fixed terminal.
The approval reflects Lite Coms’ continued focus on developing rapidly deployable SATCOM systems that provide greater network flexibility, dependable performance, and mission-ready connectivity in demanding environments.
Read the full press release on PR Newswire to learn more about the approval and the Lite Sat 1.3A’s multi-orbit capabilities.
