Rivada Space Networks is a space technology company building a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation called the "Outernet". This constellation of 600 satellites aims to provide a secure, low-latency, point-to-point data network for enterprise and government clients, utilizing inter-satellite laser links and advanced onboard processing. Rivada's "Outernet" offers services to telecom, enterprise, maritime, energy, and government sectors, with key partners including Vodafone Cook Islands, Colt Technology Services, KT SAT, and Amentum. The company plans to begin deployment in 2025, offering global coverage by 2026.
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Rivada Space Networks is pursuing an independent German patent application called Outernet-1 that also covers 576 satellites.
Rivada Space Networks planned to use the 3ECOM licenses for its Outernet broadband network proposal.
The UIT granted Rivada Space Networks an exemption in 2023 from an earlier deadline to deploy 10% of the constellation under the 3ECOM applications.
Liechtenstein revoked Rivada Space Networks’ 3ECOM licenses in 2024 after a dispute over a performance bond.
CMA Technology and Rivada Space Networks have formed a partnership to provide a next-generation connectivity network.
Rivada Space Networks has lined up over $19 billion of business globally for its LEO network.
Rivada Space Networks describes the Outernet as a fully independent and inter-connected private space network with gateway-less architecture.
CMA Technology will use Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for voice, video, and data solutions and cybersecurity for enterprise and government customers.
Rivada Space Networks is building the Outernet as a global low-latency point-to-point network of 600 low Earth orbit satellites.
Open Cosmos holds Liechtenstein high-priority Ka-band spectrum filings previously held by Rivada Space Networks.
Rivada Space Networks previously held the Ka-band spectrum rights that Open Cosmos secured from Liechtenstein.
Aalyria previously provided orchestration for Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation and Rivada Space Networks.
The Liechtenstein high priority Ka-band filings were previously held by Rivada Space Networks, which had its license rescinded in 2024.
Rivada has signed new contracts with NOW Group, Commercis Partners, and several businesses from the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, India, Singapore, and Australia.
Rivada is hiring for various positions, including Director of Procurement and IT Support Engineer.
Rivada's deployment was originally announced to start in 2024 with global coverage by 2026.
Rivada is backed in part by Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies.
Rivada Space Networks is planning a 576-craft mega-constellation for its Outernet laser-linked LEO fleet.
Rivada needs at least $2.4 billion to build its satellite fleet as of March 2022.
Rivada has a December 2024 contract with the US Navy.