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 Outernet is a proliferated low Earth orbit (LEO) architecture designed for resilience.
The United States Navy has contracted Rivada to develop and deliver Virtual Network Operator (VNO) capabilities via Rivada’s Outernet constellation.
Rivada’s Outernet uses inter-satellite laser links and advanced onboard processing to provide in-space routing and switching capabilities that create an optical mesh network.
Rivada’s Outernet is a low-earth-orbit satellite constellation planned to comprise 600 LEO communications satellites.
The contract for Rivada Space Networks’ initial 300-satellite order was worth $2,400,000,000 (€2.2 billion).
The International Telecommunication Union deadline requires Rivada Space Networks to have at least 144 satellites launched into orbit by 2026-06-10.
The International Telecommunication Union deadline requires Rivada Space Networks to have the remaining 144 satellites in orbit by 2026-09-18.
Rivada Space Networks failed to pay a CHF5 million (€5.3 million) performance bond to Liechtenstein’s Office for Communications (AK).
The non-payment of the CHF5 million performance bond resulted in Rivada Space Networks losing its licensed frequencies from Liechtenstein’s Office for Communications (AK).
Colt Technology Services is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a next-generation connectivity network combining terrestrial and space domains.
WRC-23 decisions allocated an additional 400 MHz of Ka-band over the Americas and established new rules for NGSO mobility in Q and V bands relevant to Rivada’s expansion.
Rivada has lined up more than $13,500,000,000 of business globally for its LEO network.
Rivada Space Networks holds a $2,400,000,000 contract with Terran Orbital and has financial commitments to deploy 300 satellites before a mid-2026 regulatory deadline.
Rivada Space Networks intends to route to market by partnering with carriers rather than building a 10,000-strong sales force.
Rivada Space Networks signed partnership agreements announced in Singapore at AsiaTechX and a Satellite Industry Forum.
Rivada Space Networks and KT SAT signed a memorandum of understanding to provide next-generation connectivity for enterprise and government customers and to enable expansion in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
Connecto Network Systems Inc. will work with Rivada Space Networks to improve connectivity for enterprise and government customers across the Philippines, including remote provinces.
Rivada Space Networks has secured more than $9,000,000,000 of business worldwide for its LEO network.
Rivada Space Networks’ Outernet is designed so data remains in space from origin to destination, providing pole-to-pole coverage.
AT Communications will use Rivada’s Outernet to increase performance, improve security, and raise customer efficiency for its Japanese customers.