Date: 30 November 2026 - 1 December 2026

Time: 0930-1700

Venue: Copthorne King's Hotel

Synopsis:

The satellite communications landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid deployment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega-constellations and the emergence of next-generation software-defined technologies. Moving beyond traditional geostationary satellite systems, modern satellite architectures leverage large constellations of low-altitude satellites to deliver low-latency, high-capacity, and resilient global connectivity. 

This two-day course provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to contemporary satellite communication systems, bridging fundamental principles with the latest technological developments. Day 1 establishes a solid foundation by covering satellite orbits, LEO constellation architectures, orbital mechanics, radio wave propagation, frequency spectrum, digital modulation techniques, and the step-by-step development of satellite link budgets. Day 2 focuses on next-generation technologies, including software-defined payloads, high-throughput satellites (HTS), spot-beam technologies, inter-satellite laser links, 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) with direct-to-cell connectivity, and AI-enabled edge computing in space.

Target Audience:

This course is meant for practising engineers, research scientists, managers, technologists and professionals who are involved in design, implementation, system integration and consultative business of modern wireless communication systems. Participants can look forward to understanding the fundamentals and practical issues pertaining to the specifications, design, planning and implementation of various modern wireless communication systems.

Contents:

1. High Level Orbital Mechanics

2. Radio Waves and Weather Obstacles

3. Modulation and Coding

4. Satellite Payload

5. High-Throughput Satellites (HTS) and Spot-Beams

6. Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) and Beam-Hopping

7. Space Mesh Networks and Laser Links

8. AI, Space Edge Computing and Sustainability