Specifically, it will design, build, and deploy 288 low-earth orbit satellites, and it will also develop 12 “spare” satellites, producing a total of 300 spacecraft.
Tyvak – a subsidiary of Terran Orbital – will act as the prime contractor to design and manufacture the satellites, integrate the communication payload, and perform the final satellite assembly, integration, and test. Mission operations for the on-orbit satellites will be conducted from Terran’s satellite operations control center.
Rivada Space Networks is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, the Washington DC-based wireless technology company specialising in the convergence of terrestrial and satellite communications. It holds a range of patents relating to spectrum sharing, digital spectrum arbitrage, prioritized messaging and open access services.
It expects to begin deploying its constellation in 2025.
“Our partnership will show why Terran Orbital continues to be a satellite manufacturer of choice for aerospace and defense companies worldwide,” said Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of the Florida-based Terran Orbital. “We are ecstatic to work alongside Rivada and look forward to building out their LEO constellation.”
