Russia’s private space company Sputnix has developed and tested new software that increases the data transfer rate from its nanosatellites by a factor of ten, the company announced on Tuesday.
The update is reportedly available for all devices produced by the Sputnix Group, marking a significant technical step for the Moscow-based operator.
The development comes as the broader space and satellite broadband sector has posted a broad-based rally, outpacing wider market gains.
Recent corporate developments across the industry have highlighted the growing commercial viability of orbital infrastructure, drawing investor interest to firms capable of scaling low-earth orbit networks.
Sputnix, part of the larger Sputnix Group, operates in a competitive global market for small satellite constellations.
Improving data throughput is critical for the economic case of nanosatellite networks, which rely on high-volume, low-latency connections to compete with traditional geostationary systems and terrestrial broadband.