Foxconn Showcases Satellite Technology and Industry Ecosystem at TASTI 2024

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Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) participated in the 2024 Taiwan Space International Annual Conference (TASTI 2024) being held November 30 - December 4, 2024, showcasing its latest advancements in low-orbit satellite communications and its commitment to building a robust satellite industry ecosystem.

At the exhibition, Hon Hai displayed a 1:1 physical model of the Pearl CubeSat, a satellite successfully launched in November 2023. The company demonstrated key technologies such as satellite tracking, three-axis stabilization, Earth observation, and two-way communication.

Hon Hai also collaborated with its subsidiaries and industry partners to showcase the entire satellite communications value chain, including satellite user terminals developed by FIH and Sharp, camera modules by Rayprus, and space-grade connectors and cables from Hongteng Precision. Additionally, MediaTek showcased its fully software-defined radio (SDR) chip for non-terrestrial networks, and Antaris presented its innovative multi-orbit satellite operation software platform.

Wu Renming, Director of Hon Hai Research Institute’s New Generation Communications Research Institute, highlighted the future of satellite communications, emphasizing the importance of high coverage, high reliability, high connectivity, and low latency. He noted that non-terrestrial networks are poised to play a crucial role in the evolution of 5G and 6G technologies.

Zhao Yuanhan, Director of the B5G policy group at Hon Hai Technology Group, emphasized the cost-effectiveness and convenience of launching low-orbit satellites. Hon Hai aims to leverage its strengths and partner resources to provide comprehensive solutions in key areas such as components, subsystems, assembly, integration, and testing, accelerating the development of the new space industry.