Sharp Corporation will exhibit at SATELLITE 2026, a space technology exhibition to be held in Washington, D.C., USA, from Monday, March 23 to Thursday, March 26, 2026. At the exhibition, Sharp will showcase a prototype satellite communication user terminal for use on medium Earth orbit (MEO) platforms. Sharp will also showcase satellite communication user terminals for low Earth orbit (LEO) platforms, as well as space-grade solar cells.

■ Main Exhibits

1. MEO/LEO Satellite Communication User Terminals

Leveraging the communications technologies and compact, lightweight design expertise cultivated through our smartphone development, we are advancing the development of user terminals for MEO/LEO satellite communications. These terminals provide stable connectivity even in environments where cellular networks are difficult to reach, such as mountainous areas and offshore locations, enabling their use in mobility applications including automobiles, vessels, and drones.

Next-Generation MEO Prototype (First-Time Exhibition)

Sharp will display, as a reference exhibit, a prototype terminal for MEO applications designed with input from satellite operator, SES S.A. (*2) to align with their next-generation MEO satellite network. The prototype adopts the Ka-band (*3), a high-frequency spectrum, enabling both high-speed, high-capacity communications and a compact antenna design. This terminal is still in development and not yet certified for use on the SES network.

High G/T Performance Design Model (*4) (First-Time Exhibition)

High G/T Performance Design Model intended for use in MEO satellite communications. With dimensions of approximately 73 cm x 62 cm, the largest among Sharp's user terminals, the model features a design optimized to enhance reception sensitivity and ensure stable communication quality.

2. Space Solar Cells

Sharp will exhibit three types of compound semiconductor solar cells tailored to different application needs: a lightweight Film Sheet Type suitable for installation on curved surfaces; a Glass Sheet Type whose surface is protected with specialized glass, featuring high radiation tolerance as well as high efficiency, light weight, and curvature, making it ideal for long-duration missions such as planetary exploration; and a Glass Encapsulated Cell Type featuring a CIC (Coverglass Integrated Cell) structure, in which each cell is sealed with coverglass.

Film Sheet Type

■ Exhibition Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Booth 3213 (Washington, D.C., USA)