Hedron was a satellite communications company that aimed to build a network of data relay satellites to connect space and Earth in real-time. Hedron's network used hybrid RF-optical communication to offer connectivity for low-Earth-orbiting satellites, enabling clients to optimize the global economy and help understand planets. It catered to sectors needing real-time data for maritime monitoring, disaster prediction, and agriculture. However, Hedron is now out of business, as of December 2023.
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Hedron’s studies indicate optical ground-station sites require diversity and separation of more than 1,0 m.
Hedron plans to begin establishing the first plane of its constellation in low Earth orbit in late 2022 and to conduct beta testing with satellite operators.
Hedron raised $17,800,000 in a Series A funding round.
Hedron plans to place its initial satellites into a sun-synchronous orbit that crosses the equator at 10:30 a.m. local time.
The U.S. Space Force awarded Hedron a $26,400,000 contract for an initial demonstration of the satellite network.
Series A funding combined with the $26,400,000 Space Force contract will enable Hedron to start rolling out its first orbital plane and transition from proof-of-concept to building and deploying satellites.
Fine Structure Venture led the $17,800,000 Series A funding round for Hedron.
Hedron’s network provides a capability to increase scientific return on NASA space missions and to support a future commercial architecture intended to replace the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System that NASA plans to retire by the end of the decade.
The Series A funding will enable Hedron to expand its U.S. operations to support its growing pipeline of government and commercial business.
Hedron’s goal is to establish a data-relay backbone with nodes in multiple orbital planes to provide customers with nearly constant connectivity between satellites and ground stations.