What Happened
Breakthrough Enables Seamless Communication Across Multiple Systems
NASA has successfully demonstrated that spacecraft can switch between multiple satellite networks using its Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) technology. The mission aims to improve interoperability between different satellite communications systems, allowing for more flexible and reliable communications. PExT has already shown its capability by transmitting data through NASA’s Tracking and Relay Satellite system and commercial networks operated by Viasat and SES Space and Defense. The project is funded and managed by NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation Program, as reported by ScienceDaily.