RapidBeam

Enabling seamless, uninterrupted communications between earth and space

RapidBeam evolved from Adi Rajendran’s work as a satellite operator, where he identiﬁed signiﬁcant restrictions on data downlink and commanding capabilities. Adi realised a solution was needed soon, as the amount of data generated in orbit will only increase as space becomes more accessible. He began brainstorming ideas with friends Hamish Clark and Sajid Anower, and the trio now hope to disrupt the space industry with game changing ideas for satellite ground terminals.

Benefits

A global network of ground stations will facilitate a seamless link between orbit and Earth.
Highly scalable and reliable ground terminals utilising cutting-edge radio technology.
Providing real-time links to satellite operators for control or data downlink.
Building the framework for an interplanetary communications system.

Technology

RapidBeam are building a distributed ground station network for uninterrupted high-speed downlink or telemetry, as well as tracking and control of satellites. The terminals are designed to be rapidly scalable, leveraging cutting-edge phased array communications technologies and software-deﬁned radio systems, and will integrate with a cloud software suite for digital signal processing, scheduling, and network management. Combined with their unique global operating models, RapidBeam can ﬁll the gaps of current ground segment coverage and enable a seamless network between orbit and the ground.

Potential markets

RapidBeam’s terrestrial operations have vast potential in servicing the rapidly growing commercial space industry. The terrestrial ground segment market is projected to grow from USD $61.5 billion in 2023 to $115.4 billion in 2028¹; a rapidly deployable ground station platform combined with a highly scalable operating model has immense potential in this context.

¹researchandmarkets.com/reports/5790365

Partnering opportunities

RapidBeam is looking to establish strategic partnerships within the Australian and global space industries, leveraging their expertise as satellite operators to provide tailored solutions that bring their operations to the cutting edge.