Skykraft
Satellite constellations for air traffic management in remote airspace
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Challenge
• aircraft cannot be tracked beyond 400km from shore
• communication is delayed in remote and oceanic airspace
• monitoring relies on outdated line-of-sight radar systems
Solution
Skykraft’ s platform provides realtime, global communication and surveillance between aircraft and air traffic controllers, overcoming the coverage limitations of traditional, ground-based radar and radar systems.
The solution addresses critical gaps in surveillance and realtime VHF communication, particularly across oceans and remote regions where aircraft are untracked for long periods.
Energy-efficient, scalable, and backed by significant investment, Skykraft enhances safety, improves reliability, and creates a foundation for future innovations in aerospace infrastructure.
Target customers / end-users
Air navigation service providers & commercial airlines
Progress
• investment: Over AU $ 100 million
• pilot: Fifteen Skykraft satellites launched since 2023
• service: Space-enabled air traffic management constellation available late 2026
Spinout
Implementation ready
TRL 7
Intelligent Systems, Quantum & Space
Skykraft’ s satellites solve communication and surveillance challenges that are simple to monetise and have limited competition. The industry is well-funded industry and desires long-term contracts.
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