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Saturn Satellite Networks has signed a memorandum of understanding with a preeminent heavy-lift launch system operator to deploy all six SBN-1 satellites on a single mission in the second half of 2025.
Once contracts with equity investors are finalized, Saturn Satellite Networks will start ordering parts and conduct preliminary and critical design reviews to commence manufacturing, assembly, and testing for SBN-1.
Saturn Satellite Networks has executed a launch agreement with a U.S.-based company to deploy its first satellite to non-geostationary orbit in the second half of 2024.
On 2019-09-09, Saturn Satellite Networks signed a definitive agreement to acquire NovaWurks.
Terran Orbital, Astranis, Maxar Technologies, and Saturn Satellite Networks are building geostationary communications satellites in the few-hundred-kilogram to ~2,000-kilogram range and have secured orders within the last 12 months.
Saturn Satellite Networks plans to build around two nationsat satellites per year with the ability to increase production to six per year.
Saturn Satellite Networks will build satellites ranging from 600 kg to 1,700 kg.