Ramon.Space to Supply Digital Communications for OneWeb Satellites

16 May, 2025

In the initial phase, the company will deliver 70 SDR-based NuComm modules to be installed on Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellites. Ramon.Space is also developing space-based 5G network capabilities

Ramon.Space, based in Hod HaSharon and Yokneam, Israel, has been awarded a contract to supply multi-channel digital communication systems for the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation operated by Eutelsat’s OneWeb. Under the agreement, Ramon.Space will deliver 70 flight-grade systems from its NuComm product family in the coming months. These units will replace the analog communication systems currently in use aboard Eutelsat OneWeb satellites. The upgraded satellites are expected to begin launching into space in late 2026.

Ramon.Space CEO Avi Shabtai described the project as a transformational shift from analog to digital technology across the constellation. “Our systems deliver essential capabilities required for building next-generation satellite networks,” he said. These include digital signal processing, end-to-end connectivity, remote updating and upgrading, and the ability to add software-defined features while the satellite is in orbit. This aligns with the space industry’s broader transition toward software-defined radio (SDR) solutions, which offer greater operational flexibility.

The Future of Satellites is Digital

The agreement includes an option for additional system orders in the future. Fabian Vernat, Program Manager for the Gen1 refresh at Eutelsat, commented: “Ramon.Space’s onboard computing technology enables us to digitize our satellite network while ensuring service continuity across our current satellite groups.”

Ramon.Space specializes in developing radiation-hardened space processors using chip manufacturing processes adapted to withstand the harsh conditions of space. Its core technology leverages advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques combined with proprietary methods for radiation resistance.

While initially focused on space-grade computing systems, Ramon.Space has recently expanded its product line to include several complementary technologies. These include the NuStream data capture card, which supports up to 1TB of memory; the rugged NuPod space computer, featuring an integrated AI DSP processor and NuStream module; and the NuComm communications processor, which utilizes SDR technology to enable real-time profile updates and performance upgrades via software patches.

Over the past six months, the company has also been developing space-based communication capabilities aligned with 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) architecture, in collaboration with Radsys. This enables the creation of satellite-enabled 5G networks that support both inter-satellite communications and direct-to-consumer connectivity on Earth.

Share via Whatsapp

Posted in: Aerospace & Defense , News

Posted in tags: Ramon.Space