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 has programs with Terran Orbital and SpaceX to manufacture and launch its satellites.
Rivada Space Networks plans to start global service in 2026.
Terran Orbital's backlog as of 2023-03-31 was driven primarily by a $2,400,000,000 contract with Rivada Space Networks.
Terran Orbital received a further milestone payment on 2023-04-27 alongside completion of industrial partner screening and trade studies for the $2,400,000,000 Rivada Space Networks contract.
Terran Orbital received an initial milestone payment under its contract with Rivada Space Networks prior to 2023-05-15.
Terran Orbital received a further milestone payment related to its $2,400,000,000 contract with Rivada Space Networks and completed screening of industrial partners and trade studies to support the acquisition process and system engineering for the 300-spacecraft program.
Rivada Space Networks plans an additional Demonstrator Mission in 2025 to enable customers to test the operational environment of its laser-connected data network and to provide an operational test bed for early ground segment automation.
Terran Orbital’s wholly owned subsidiary Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems will design, build, and deploy 288 low-Earth-orbit satellites plus 12 spare satellites for a total of 300 spacecraft under the Rivada Space Networks contract.
Rivada Space Networks plans an additional Demonstrator Mission in 2025 to allow customers to test the operational environment of its laser-connected data network and to provide an operational test bed for early ground segment automation.
Terran Orbital received a milestone payment related to a $2,400,000,000 contract with Rivada Space Networks for 300 spacecraft.
Terran Orbital completed screening of industrial partners and trade studies to support the acquisition process and system engineering for the 300-spacecraft, $2,400,000,000 contract with Rivada Space Networks.
Aalyria entered into an agreement to use its Spacetime platform to orchestrate the network for Rivada Space Networks’ planned LEO constellation.
Terran Orbital’s backlog totaled approximately $170,800,000 as of 2022-12-31, a 131% increase since 2021-12-31, excluding the 2023-02-01 Rivada contract.
Terran Orbital expects progress on the Rivada program to accelerate throughout 2023 and 2024, with deliveries concentrated in 2025 and 2026.
Rivada Space Networks faces an International Telecommunication Union deadline of mid-2026 to deploy half of its planned 576 satellites, with the remainder in orbit by mid-2028.
The $2,400,000,000 Rivada contract includes an option for an additional 300 satellites.
Terran Orbital was awarded a $2,400,000,000 contract from Rivada Space Networks in February 2023 to design, build, and deploy 300 low Earth orbit satellites with a customer option for an additional 300 satellites.
Rivada Space Networks’ planned LEO constellation will consist of 600 satellites interconnected via laser links.
Terran Orbital won a $2,400,000,000 contract on 2023-02-22 to produce 300 satellites for Rivada Space Networks for the first half of Rivada’s broadband constellation.
Rivada Space Networks plans to start global service from its constellation in 2026.