MEOLUT Next

The active antenna that saves lives

  • Space
  • Navigation
  • Search & rescue

When every second matters, the effectiveness of Search and Rescue technology is critical.
As global traffic continually increases and diversifies, the world is facing rising need for Search and Rescue capabilities.

Offering greater accuracy and performance, while being easier to deploy and maintain, MEOLUT Next solution boosts the overall performance of the global COSPAS/SARSAT system.

  1. High efficient

    Compact design and ability to track up to 30 satellites, enhance distress beacon detection and coverage

  2. Cost effective

    With no mechanical components, it offers the lowest maintenance costs, ensuring reliable performance.

  3. Lower carbon

    Fixed antennas reduce power consumption and save over 2.6 tons of CO2 annually by eliminating the need for electric motors. Additionally, their low ground occupation helps minimize the environmental footprint.

  4. Excellent Time to Market

    At this date MEOLUT Next is the only commissioned solution for COSPAS-SARSAT System offering operational capabilities within 18 months from contract signature.

MEOLUT Next, as part of COSPAS-SARSAT system

COSPAS-SARSAT is an intergovernmental organization in 47 countries providing an International Satellite System for Search and Rescue (SAR). It delivers accurate, timely, and reliable distress alerts and location data to SAR authorities, reducing the time to locate people in distress. Public and private SAR organizations rely on Cospas-Sarsat for rapid and effective responses to urgent needs.

© Thales Alenia Space

MEOLUT Next by Thales Alenia Space revolutionizes distress beacon detection with its compact design (under six square meters) and ability to track up to 30 satellites, enhancing coverage and precision. With no mechanical components, it offers the lowest maintenance costs. Since 2016, it has improved COSPAS-SARSAT performance, detecting signals from over 5,000km away, making it easier to deploy and maintain.

Key Features

© Thales Alenia Space

Key Figures

2 millions
beacons in service
57 000
lives saved
47
participating countries
300000
aircrafts equipped with COSPAS-SARSAT distress beacons

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

30 years of navigation excellence

  • Space
  • Navigation
  • Constellations

Satellite Based Augmented System (SBAS)

Delivering accurate and reliable positioning information

  • Space
  • Navigation
  • Geolocation

LEO PNT

The perfect complement to current Navigation Satellite Systems

  • IoT & connectivity
  • Defence
  • Space

MEOLUT Next