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Lynk

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commercialFounded 2014
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Lynk Global plans to announce additional pacts with mobile network operators later 2022.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative PlanFeb 8, 2022Lynk satellites connect with thousands of devices

DragonSCALES first gained flight heritage onboard a small satellite that SpaceX launched in June 2021 for Lynk Global.

Mentioned as: LynkOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2022Solar panel startup mPower Technology secures funds for mass production

Spaceflight is managing the SXRS-6 launch for eight organizations, including returning customers Capella Space, Umbra Space, Lynk Global, Inc., Kleos Space, and NASA.

Mentioned as: Lynk Global, Inc.Technical ProductNov 9, 2021Spaceflight Inc. readies 13 payloads and chemical propulsion OTV for first multi-destination rideshare mission

Spaceflight is managing the SXRS-6 launch for eight organizations, including returning customers Capella Space, Umbra Space, Lynk Global, Kleos Space, and NASA.

Mentioned as: Lynk GlobalTechnical ProductNov 9, 2021Spaceflight’s First Multi-Destination, 13 Smallsat, Rideshare Mission + Chemical Propulsion OTV Being Readied For Launch By SpaceX

Lynk Global’s 5th satellite is named Shannon and launched on 2021-06-30.

Mentioned as: LynkOrg RelationshipSep 29, 2021Direct 2-Way, Sat-To-Mobile-Phone Comms Via Cell Towers In Space Are Proven Viable By Lynk Global

Aliv and Telecel Centrafique signed up for Lynk Global’s Flagship Carrier Program and will launch commercial services in their countries in July 2022.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative GeneralSep 29, 2021Direct 2-Way, Sat-To-Mobile-Phone Comms Via Cell Towers In Space Are Proven Viable By Lynk Global

Lynk requested permission from the Federal Communications Commission on 2021-05-25 to operate an initial set of satellites under the 2019 smallsat rules.

Mentioned as: LynkOrg RelationshipJul 19, 2021Lynk books SpaceX flight for direct-to-cellphone satellites

Lynk has signed dozens of testing agreements with mobile network operators to date.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative GeneralMay 26, 2021FCC Filing Completed By Lynk—Global Mobile Connectivity Service Via “Cell Towers In Space” To Be Initiated In 2022

Lynk’s ultimate full constellation will reach 5,000 satellites to provide broadband speeds to standard mobile phones.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative PlanMay 26, 2021FCC Filing Completed By Lynk—Global Mobile Connectivity Service Via “Cell Towers In Space” To Be Initiated In 2022

Lynk’s baseline launch schedule projects launching one satellite into a polar orbit in December, three into a polar orbit in July 2022, and six into a mid-inclination orbit in December 2022.

Mentioned as: lynkTechnical ProductMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

Lynk planned to begin commercial operations in 2022 using a small fraction of its full envisioned constellation.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative GeneralMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

Lynk used the FCC’s streamlined licensing process for smallsats established in 2019 for its license application.

Mentioned as: LynkOrg RelationshipMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

Lynk is working on a Series B funding round to support its constellation plans, following past funding rounds that raised more than $20,000,000.

Mentioned as: LynkOrg RelationshipMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

Lynk tested the mobile-phone connectivity technology on several hosted payloads and smallsats operating under experimental licenses.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative GeneralMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

The initial 10 Lynk satellites are planned to launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare missions.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative GeneralMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

Lynk is planning a flagship carrier program with a dozen mobile network operators worldwide starting in 2022 to offer its messaging service to those operators’ customers.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative GeneralMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

Lynk is designing two classes of satellites, one weighing 55 kg with dimensions 0.15 by 1 by 1 m and another weighing 85 kg with dimensions 0.15 by 1.5 by 1.5 m.

Mentioned as: LynkNarrative GeneralMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

Lynk filed a license application with the Federal Communications Commission on 2021-05-11 to operate an initial set of satellites.

Mentioned as: LynkOrg RelationshipMay 25, 2021Lynk files FCC license application for initial direct-to-cellphone satellite system

Lynk, based in Virginia, is developing a satellite-based communications network that will work with unmodified smartphones.

Mentioned as: LynkTechnical ProductApr 1, 2021SPAC shareholders approve plan to merge with AST & Science

Spaceflight Inc. signed launch agreements with Lynk, Astro Digital, Kleos, BlackSky, Umbra, Orbit Fab, and several undisclosed U.S. government payloads.

Mentioned as: LynkTechnical ProductMar 3, 2021Spaceflight Inc. Signs Multiple Launch Agreements to Start 2021
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