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’s OuterNET is designed to offer pole-to-pole reach with end-to-end latencies similar to or better than terrestrial fiber.
IEC Telecom will use Rivada’s OuterNET to provide enhanced ICT infrastructure for the maritime environment and to expand digitalization at sea.
The ITU Radio Regulations Board determined that Rivada can proceed to deployment milestones of placing 144 satellites plus 6 in-orbit spares by June 2026 and an additional 144 satellites plus 6 in-orbit spares by September 2026.
Rivada has manufacturing and launch contracts in place to complete the constellations and launch 600 satellites by 2028 within the timeframe allowed by the ITU.
Terran Orbital Corporation and Rivada Space Networks signed a $2,400,000,000 contract in February 2023 for Terran Orbital to design and build 300 satellites.
The ITU waiver exempted Rivada from the requirement to place the first 10% of its planned satellite constellation into orbit by September 2023.
Terran Orbital issued a press release from Boca Raton, Florida on 2023-07-06 congratulating its customer Rivada Space Networks on receiving the ITU waiver.
The ITU regulatory finding enables Rivada to launch satellite constellations beginning in 2026.
Rivada Space Networks received a waiver from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) after a regulatory review completed by 2023-07-05.
Rivada must deploy 50% of its total constellation, or 288 satellites, by mid-2026 to meet the ITU’s second deployment milestone.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) regulators waived the requirement for Rivada Space Networks to launch 10% of its proposed 576 satellites by September.
Rivada has a $2,400,000,000 contract with Florida-headquartered Terran Orbital to build 500-kilogram satellites.
Rivada must deploy all 576 satellites by mid-2028 to retain priority Ka-band spectrum under ITU rules.
Rivada Space Networks expects to start deploying commercial satellites in 2025 under contracts with manufacturer Terran Orbital and launcher SpaceX.
Rivada is on track to launch four precursor satellites in 2025 to test user terminals and networking protocols, and those precursor satellites will not form part of the operational constellation.
Rivada Space Networks proposed a 576-satellite non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) constellation.
Rivada Space Networks is working with OKAPI: Orbits to provide its constellations with satellite mission-analysis tools and collision avoidance and de-orbiting strategies.
Rivada Space Networks plans to begin global service for its constellation in 2026.
Rivada Space Networks will soon be launching a low Earth orbit constellation that will offer access to a secure satellite network with pole-to-pole reach.
Rivada’s LEO constellation will offer end-to-end latencies similar to or better than terrestrial fiber.