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First re-programmable satellite in space

The world’s first commercial fully re-programmable satellite lifted off from French Guiana on Friday on board an Ariane 5 rocket, ushering in a new era of more flexible communications.

First re-programmable satellite in space
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Unlike conventional models that are designed and “hard-wired” on Earth and cannot be repurposed once in orbit, the Eutelsat Quantum allows users to tailor the communications to their needs  almost in real-time. The satellite will be placed in orbit some 36 minutes after the launch.

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