The Constellation Technologies & Operations (CTO) becomes UNIVITY, asserting its ambition to build a shared space infrastructure that enables universal, affordable, and sustainable high-speed, low-latency internet services. Just days after launching its first demonstrator, uniSpark (formerly Early Test), the company has entered the integration phase for its first ground terminals to test its end-to-end solution.
Rebranding to Reflect a Bold Vision
Constellation Technologies & Operations is now UNIVITY. This name embodies the founding mission of the startup: to create a global space infrastructure that works in synergy with terrestrial networks to deliver ubiquitous connectivity. In this new paradigm, space becomes the next frontier for telecommunications.
uniSpark: Testing High-Speed Connectivity in Orbit
On June 23, UNIVITY successfully launched its first in-orbit technology demonstrator, uniSpark. Its mission: to validate a high-speed, low-latency link using telecom operators’ 5G millimeter wave (5G mmWave) spectrum from a low earth orbit satellite. Simultaneously, lab tests using a digital twin replicating orbital passes have already confirmed real-world satellite-to-ground link conditions.
Ground Terminals Undergoing Validation
Alongside uniSpark, UNIVITY is testing its first two ground components: uniBox, a user terminal for end-customers; and uniGate, a ground gateway station connecting the satellite link to the terrestrial Internet. These systems are undergoing validation of their core modules: Radio Frequency chain, modem, and software stack.
Innovative, Operator-Centric Business Model of UNIVITY
UNIVITY sets itself apart with a business model that places telecom operators at the core of the value chain, and a technological combination designed for performance, seamless integration, and cost-efficiency. Its architecture leverages operators’ 5G mmWave spectrum and operates in Very Low Earth Orbit (<375 km) to deliver resilient broadband connectivity. This approach enables economically viable high-speed internet access, even in rural, remote, or crisis-affected areas, complementing existing fibre and cellular networks without massive infrastructure investments.
