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ColliMate demonstrates autonomous satellite downlink orchestration in orbit

ColliMate Space has demonstrated its Nexus software autonomously managing satellite downlinks onboard a spacecraft, marking the Silicon Valley startup’s first in-orbit demonstration. The milestone points to a potential shift toward more automated satcom operations, reducing the need for continuous ground-based orchestration of spacecraft communications.

2026-09-14T05:16:33.073119-07:00

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ColliMate demonstrates autonomous satellite downlink orchestration in orbit

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