Ka-Band Satellite (26.5–40 GHz)
| Frequency Range | 26.5–40 GHz |
| Applications | High-throughput satellite (HTS) internet, Starlink user terminal uplink, O3b MEO |
High-throughput satellite (HTS) internet · Starlink user terminal uplink · O3b MEO
| Frequency Range | 26.5–40 GHz |
| Wavelength | 7.5–11.3 mm |
| ITU / Standard | — |
Applications
- →High-throughput satellite (HTS) internet
- →Starlink user terminal uplink
- →O3b MEO
- →Automotive satellite
- →Military SATCOM
Propagation Characteristics
Severe rain fade — 20–30 dB in heavy tropical rain. Requires adaptive coding and modulation (ACM). Much higher capacity than Ku-band per orbital slot.
Regulatory Notes
FSS: 27.5–30 GHz uplink, 17.7–20.2 GHz downlink. LMDS/5G backhaul: 28 GHz. ITU Article 21 power flux density limits apply.
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