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Omnispace's licensed mobile satellite spectrum includes the largest S-band market access footprint, reaching over 1 billion people across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Omnispace plans to provide connectivity directly to devices using S-band spectrum already approved for Mobile Satellite Services.
Omnispace plans to deploy satellites using spectrum rights acquired from defunct operator ICO Global for a direct-to-smartphone service.
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 has raised $140,000,000 since its inception in 2012.
Omnispace plans to invest in about 200 LEO satellites and fewer than 15 MEO satellites.
Omnispace raised $60,000,000 (49,300,000 EUR) in equity financing.
Omnispace purchased ICO’s assets out of bankruptcy, including the one satellite ICO successfully launched in 2001.
Omnispace raised $60,000,000 on 2021-02-02 to fund the rollout of its hybrid space and ground 0.005 kg and Internet of Things system.
Omnispace plans to deploy its global hybrid network in phases beginning in 2022.