Denali and Costa Rican coastal views from Gogo Galileo HDX flight testing
Our engineering team recently conducted flight testing of the Gogo Galileo HDX system over Alaska and the equator. In both regions, the goal of testing was to validate the Gogo Galileo HDX system’s performance under real-world flight paths.
LEO satellite constellation
An important part of this phase of testing was evaluating different types of handovers:
To evaluate the first scenario, our pilots would fly several hours north and south following the path of one orbital plane. For the second test, the pilots would fly a few hours east to west, crossing into different orbital planes.
In the polar regions, satellites are densely packed. This tight-knit portion of the LEO network makes handovers more frequent and more complex. The testing team’s mission in and around Alaska was to evaluate these rapid handovers and ensure reliable performance.
Testing near the equator poses a different challenge. Unlike the poles, satellites are farther apart, creating potential gaps in connectivity and slower throughput. Flights simulated long-haul routes, where the Gogo Galileo HDX system had to navigate between satellites spaced at greater distances, both in the same orbital plane and different planes.
The testing flights are about making sure the Gogo Galileo HDX system meets customer expectations, offering high-speed internet, even in the most remote parts of the world.
Gogo's engineering team flight testing Gogo Galileo HDX in Alaska
Over Alaska and the equator, our team found that the Gogo Galileo HDX system delivered reliable performance, reaffirming its capabilities. This paves the way to proceed to the final phases of market launch. With over 30 STCs underway, the journey to deliver high-speed, global satellite internet is nearly complete.
With our commitment to reliability and performance, Gogo Galileo is reimagining inflight Wi-Fi. Stay tuned for the official Gogo Galileo launch announcement.
There’s nothing better that experiencing the latest LEO technology in person and on your device. Gogo Galileo is on tour and visiting 30 stops across the United States — RSVP to experience Gogo Galileo for yourself.
