PARIS - Skynopy, a French space start-up specializing in satellite connectivity based in Paris, announced it is contracting with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle to expand Skynopy’s current global network of ground stations with 12 additional stations and improve satellite data acquisition. As a member of the AWS Partner Network, Skynopy has integrated AWS Ground Station and other AWS services to improve satellite communication processes. The partnership aims to simplify data retrieval and satellite control, addressing a major challenge in the industry.
Ground stations play a critical role in the operation of satellites, which are used for weather forecasting, surface imaging, and communications. Satellite connectivity, essential for controlling satellites and transmitting data back to Earth, remains a bottleneck, affecting data speed and latency. With AWS’s infrastructure, Skynopy is working to streamline these processes for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operators, responding to growing industry demand.
The collaboration offers satellite operators a more straightforward solution, reducing technical and commercial barriers in LEO satellite communications. Skynopy’s service, developed using AWS Ground Station, has already facilitated communication with commercial satellites, including those from Endurosat.
AWS Ground Station allows customers to manage satellite communications, downlink data, and scale operations without building or managing their own ground stations. The service connects to AWS’s global infrastructure, providing satellite operators access to a low-latency fiber network and various AWS regions worldwide.
"This is a pivotal milestone for Skynopy. This collaboration enhances Skynopy's offerings by allowing operators to fully leverage AWS's global infrastructure and services for their satellite receive-communication needs. By taking advantage of our 'as a service' approach, customers can focus entirely on their missions without worrying about the technical details of connectivity or the costly investment in ground antenna infrastructure," said Pierre Bertrand, co-founder of Skynopy.
