
Luxembourg, July 28, 2025ย โ In a groundbreaking leap for satellite-based connectivity,ย OQ Technologyย has successfully transmitted itsย first imageย from the ground viaย low Earth orbit (LEO)ย satellite using theย 5G NTN IoT standard protocolย andย S-band spectrum, aย world-firstย in visual data transfer over 5G satellite IoT.
This landmark achievement redefines whatโs possible inย remote monitoring, asset surveillance, and real-time visual intelligence, especially in locations where terrestrial networks simply canโt reach.

From Ground to Space and Back, the Power of Visual IoT
In this demo, aย motion-activated cameraย linked to OQโsย 5G NTN user terminal (OQ ONE)ย captured an image of a model rocket. The image was transmitted via OQโs LEO satellite network and received by a local ground station, entirely bypassing traditional connectivity infrastructure.
โBeing able to send images over satellite makes our 5G network dramatically more powerful,โย saidย Omar Qaise, Founder & CEO of OQ Technology.
โWhether itโs an oil rig, power station, or environmental sensor in the middle of nowhere, you can now see whatโs happening, not just measure it.โ
Game-Changing Applications Across Industries
This innovation unlocks new use cases across several sectors:
โขย Oil & Gas / Energy:ย Visual surveillance of remote pipelines and facilities
โขย Defense & Security:ย Connect border cameras, drones, and tactical sensors for real-time reconnaissance
โขย Agriculture:ย Monitor crop fields or livestock with visual triggers and remote imagery
โขย Disaster Response:ย Send images from affected zones for faster relief coordination
โขย Predictive Maintenance:ย Verify alerts from equipment sensors with real-time visual confirmation.

Withย low latency, robust performance, andย image capabilities, OQโs 5G NTN IoT service offers aย fully integrated solutionย for customers who demand visibility and control, anywhere on Earth.
Setting the Stage for the Next Generation of IoT
This milestone is more than a tech demo; itโs a blueprint for the future of satellite IoT. OQ Technology is accelerating toward a world where smart assets not only talk but also show, delivering critical visual insights from the most remote corners of the globe.