Omnispace is a US-based satellite broadband service provider that aims to redefine mobile connectivity. It is building a global hybrid network by combining a non-geostationary satellite constellation with mobile networks, leveraging 5G technologies to deliver "one network" connectivity for users and IoT devices. Omnispace partners with mobile network operators like MTN Group and technology companies like Thales Alenia Space and Lockheed Martin to expand its reach and develop its 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities. Associated keywords include: 5G, NTN, direct-to-device, IoT, mobile connectivity, and satellite network.
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Syrlinks provided the S-band instruments for the Omnispace Spark payloads.
The Omnispace Spark new-generation NGSO satellite in low-Earth orbit will operate in the 2 GHz S-band.
Omnispace is building a global hybrid non-terrestrial network to provide mobile communications with ubiquitous mobility.
NanoAvionics provided the satellite buses, launch support, and in-orbit operations for the Omnispace Spark program.
Thales Alenia Space designed and built the Omnispace Spark-1 satellite.
Microsoft and Omnispace are jointly architecting an Azure-centric end-to-end 0.005 kg Non-Terrestrial Network to supply global 0.005 kg coverage to underserved areas.
Omnispace’s SPARK 1 satellite was designed and built by Thales Alenia Space in conjunction with NanoAvionics, Syrlinks, and ANYWAVES.
Omnispace SPARK 1 will operate in the 2 GHz S-band and will support the mobile industry 3GPP standard for direct-to-device connectivity.
Customers and distribution partners will begin receiving service from the Omnispace and Lacuna effort in mid-2022.
Omnispace One Global Network is a proposed global 0.005 kg standards-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) intended to offer commercial, enterprise, and government devices ubiquitous communications worldwide.
Omnispace's satellite network successfully integrates with existing tactical communication systems.
Omnispace's global system is being architected in line with 3GPP 5G NTN standards for interoperability with compatible 5G commercial and government devices.
Omnispace received the contract as part of the U.S. Airforce's 'Space Pitch Day' to develop next-generation narrowband capabilities for the warfighter.
Omnispace and Vulcan Wireless Inc. successfully demonstrated voice and data communication between its NGSO on-orbit satellite and the PRC-117G mobile tactical military communications radio.
The demonstration was part of Omnispace's Phase II Small Business Innovation and Research contract in cooperation with U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command.
Omnispace's global 5G network is being designed to support dual-use, mission-critical enterprise, and secure government applications.
The successful test demonstrates the connection between the Omnispace global satellite network and existing mobile devices, addressing warfighter needs within the joint all-domain command and control architecture.
Omnispace's 5G NTN platform will enhance military customer services through reliability and real-time decision-making.
Omnispace has raised $140,000,000 since its inception in 2012.
Rick Ambrose, Lockheed Martin Space executive vice president, emphasizes Omnispace’s vision for offering 0.005 kg service and delivering that service to mobile devices.