Anuvu, a provider of connectivity and entertainment technologies to mobility markets, has announced the names of the first two satellites in the Anuvu Constellation: NuView-A and NuView-B.
The NuView name is intended to reflect Anuvu’s ‘new view’ of the mobility connectivity market, using a new class of High Throughput Satellite (HTS) that will form a key element in the geostationary orbit layer of the Anuvu network.
Anuvu has for leases many years its required satellite capacity – indeed it says it is the world’s largest lessor of geostationary satellite capacity. However, with the NuView-A and NuView-B satellites due for launch in mid-2024, Anuvu is set to become a satellite operator in its own right, providing high-performance connectivity over North America and the Caribbean. The satellites are expected to deliver 50 gigabits per second of additional bandwidth for the company’s global mobility network.
“Our mission at Anuvu is to provide seamless connectivity solutions to our mobility clients as they navigate the transition from connectivity today, to a world of multiple orbits and frequency bands with the need for rapid and flexible service delivered over both. The launch of the Anuvu Constellation ensures we will continue to expertly provide connectivity to people on the move – whether that’s on aircraft, cruise ships, commercial shipping vessels, or super yachts – through satellite capacity that is targeted and highly flexible,” stated Mike Pigott, EVP for connectivity at Anuvu.
“The launch of NuView-A and NuView-B forms part of our ‘bridge to LEO’ strategy, enabling flexible connectivity architectures that allow clients to pivot their business model as new technology is deployed,” he added.
Anuvu says the satellites will have a mission life of eight to ten years and allow capacity and power to be moved and optimised in-orbit using software-defined radios and digital channelisers. The Anuvu Constellation will complement the company’s existing connectivity infrastructure and bolster a hybrid network across orbits.
