Lynk selects Dawn
Aerospace propulsion following an extensive
industry trade study
Mar 14
Dawn Aerospace, a leading
space transportation company, announced today
that it has been selected to provide satellite
propulsion systems for Lynk, the world's leading
satellite-direct-to-standard-phone telecoms
company. The partnership will enable Lynk to
enhance deployment, life extension, collision
avoidance, and de-orbit capabilities as its
satellite constellation of 'cell towers in
space' grows.
Lynk, the only commercially
licensed satellite-to-mobile service provider in
the world, leads a global technology shift to
provide uninterrupted cellular connectivity
across the globe through its Low Earth Orbit
(LEO) constellation. For Mobile Network
Operators (MNOs) and IoT providers, Lynk's
technology will eliminate cellular dead zones in
the most remote areas of Earth and deliver
ubiquitous service during natural disasters such
as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods.
"By thoroughly evaluating
our propulsion system and all others available
in the market, Lynk recognized the superior
performance and benefits of a nitrous-based
system. We take immense pride in their decision
and are excited to bring our technology to the
market at scale," said Dawn’s CEO, Stefan
Powell.
With more than $2 billion
USD in signed agreements with 27 terrestrial
MNOs, Lynk is growing its satellite
constellation. "Our plan is to ramp up to build
200 satellites per month and hit 5,000
satellites within two years," says Lynk's CEO,
Charles Miller.
"Dawn’s engineering
approach mirrors our own at Lynk, and they are
positioned to build at scale,” he continues.
Miller, an advocate for vertical integration,
has been vocal about the issues surrounding
satellite propulsion vendors to date. “These
vendors struggle to find economic fit with mega
constellation customers,” he said. “It is
difficult to find a vendor offering a working
product that does not exceed the cost of the
entire satellite; Dawn has good flight heritage
with a technically sound and economically viable
product offering for our first generation
satellite constellation.”
Lynk's patented and proven
technology is operational and compatible with
existing standard devices, enabling consumers to
utilize their current mobile phones. The company
has completed successful demonstrations
worldwide, including all seven continents
(including Antarctica) and in 19 countries,
notably in New Zealand, Australia, and the
Philippines.
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