Skynopy, a French start-up focused on satellite connectivity, is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its service offerings and extend its global network of ground stations by adding 12 new locations. With a mission to simplify satellite communication, Skynopy aims to transform the way data is transmitted, and this collaboration with AWS will enable it to further expand its network and streamline the intricate processes involved in Earth-to-space communication.
Tackling the challenge of satellite connectivity
Satellites play a crucial role in a range of applications, including weather forecasting, surface imaging, communications, and video broadcasting. At the heart of global satellite networks are ground stations, which are essential for controlling satellites and transmitting the data they collect back to Earth.
However, satellite connectivity remains a significant challenge in the industry, particularly in terms of data volume, speed, and latency. This bottleneck affects the deployment and performance of space programmes. By utilising AWS’s infrastructure, Skynopy continues to develop its turnkey connectivity service for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operators, meeting the increasing demands of a rapidly growing space sector.
The partnership between Skynopy and AWS offers satellite operators a simplified, efficient solution that reduces the technical and commercial complexities associated with LEO satellite communications. Skynopy has already demonstrated the effectiveness of its service, using AWS Ground Station infrastructure to establish communication with commercial satellites, such as those operated by Endurosat, within just a few months.
Skynopy and AWS
AWS Ground Station is a fully managed service that allows users to command and control satellite communications, downlink and process satellite data, and scale operations without the need to build or manage their own ground station infrastructure. With AWS Ground Station, customers benefit from direct access to AWS’s global infrastructure, including a low-latency fibre network. Through the AWS Ground Station console, users can configure satellite contacts and deliver data across various AWS regions, including locations in the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and South America.
“This is a pivotal milestone for Skynopy. This collaboration enhances Skynopy’s offerings by allowing operators to fully leverage AWS’s global infrastructure and services for all their satellite communication needs. By taking advantage of our ‘as a service’ approach, customers can focus entirely on their missions without worrying about the technical details of connectivity or the costly investment in ground antenna infrastructure,” said Pierre Bertrand, CEO and Co-Founder of Skynopy.
Earlier this year, Skynopy secured €3.1 million in funding to advance LEO satellite connectivity. The company is dedicated to making the complex and often expensive process of satellite communication more streamlined and user-friendly.
Through its hybrid network of ground antennas, universal connectors, and innovative software solutions, Skynopy delivers a turnkey service that simplifies the sending of commands and receiving of data for satellite operators. This approach not only reduces the capital expenditure typically associated with traditional ground infrastructure but also positions Skynopy as a leading player in the fast-growing space industry, with early clients including HEMERIA and CNES.
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