Rivada Space Networks Signs
Manufacturing Contract For Unique Data Connectivity
Satellite Constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Feb. 22, 2023
Rivada Space Networks GmbH
(RSN), a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S.-based
Rivada Networks, Inc., has engaged Terran Orbital's
wholly owned subsidiary Tyvak Nano-Satellite
Systems, Inc. to manufacture 300 low-earth-orbit
(LEO) satellites for Rivada's innovative "network in
the sky."
RSN's space-based data network
is transformative—it will provide fiber-like low
latency and gigabit per second data delivery which
is ultra-secure and extremely resilient. No other
system – in orbit or planned – can do this.
Interconnected satellites in
Rivada's constellation will create a uniquely fast
and secure "network in the sky."
RSN will offer access to a
secure satellite network with pole-to-pole reach,
offering end-to-end latencies similar to or better
than terrestrial fiber. The RSN network combines
inter-satellite links with advanced onboard data
routers creating an optical backbone in space to
deliver an ultra-secure and highly reliable global
data network for business operations in the telecom,
enterprise, maritime, energy and government services
markets.
Since assuming control of the
project in early 2022, RSN has been on a fast-track
mission to complete the overall design of the system
architecture and associated satellite deployment
framework. With extensive technical studies now
completed, RSN has determined that their procurement
plan will successfully fulfill the requirements
associated with the company's high priority ITU
Ka-band filings. With a contract for manufacturing
now in place, deployment will start in 2025, with
300 satellites (288 plus 12 spares) by mid-2026.
Clemens Kaiser, Rivada Space
Networks Chief Program Officer, said: "We are
delighted that today we have completed another major
milestone in the development of our unique
constellations to enable secure, global connectivity
for governments and enterprises." He added: "The
timeline was extremely tight, and I wholeheartedly
congratulate our team and our industry partners.
This demonstrates that we have the right technology
in place to sustainably move RSN from concept to
reality and that our chosen satellite manufacturer
has the required combination of experience, agility
and innovation to deliver these cutting-edge global
satellite constellations. We are really looking
forward to moving to this next phase of our program
to manufacture and deploy our LEO constellations."
"We are thrilled to start this
new chapter with Rivada Space Networks," said Terran
Orbital Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive
Officer Marc Bell. "Both Terran Orbital and Rivada
are committed to propelling and shaping humanity's
future in space. The fruits of this partnership will
be truly out of this world. We are humbled by
Rivada's trust and look forward to building out
their game-changing LEO constellation."
Rivada Space Networks Executive
Chairman Declan Ganley said: "With this contract,
Rivada is one step closer to launching a global
network dedicated to the wholesale sale of
connectivity and capacity at market rates, making
truly global connectivity-as-a-service a reality."
He added: "The constellation we are building with
Terran Orbital in combination with our patented Open
Access Wireless Market Platform allow us to offer a
network with unprecedented flexibility to users
around the world. It will be instrumental in driving
the next leg of the ongoing communications
revolution."
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