Equinix’s global data center footprint solves key challenge in LEO gateway deployment, delivers secure, low-latency integration for enterprise and cloud customers

Integrating space-based routing, secure architecture, and mission-aligned controls to enable sovereignty for governments worldwide.

Via Satellite's annual list of the 10 Hottest Companies in Satellite View Here Via Satellite’s annual 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more. Via Satellite editors chose the companies on this list based on their expected activity for the year, and a mix of market share, transformational technology, ground-breaking deals, and overall industry excitement. Since 2019, the annual lis

Satcom industry veteran, Walter Berger, to guide strategic initiatives and long-term growth as Meridian advances toward first satellite deployment. SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced the appointment of Walter Berger, a senior technology and communications executive with extensive board and operating experience, to its Advisory Board. Berger brings more than 40 years of global leadership across satellite communications, advanced networking, an

When SpinLaunch announced plans in April of this year to deploy Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation Meridian Space, it raised eyebrows across the satellite industry. Why is the nonconventional launch startup going after broadband? It only got more interesting when SpinLaunch brought industry veteran Massimiliano Ladovaz on board as CEO over the summer. The former CTO of OneWeb, Ladovaz led deployment of the constellation and then served as COO of Eutelsat/OneWeb Group, and ha

Appointments strengthen SpinLaunch’s leadership in defense and sovereign partnerships as the Meridian constellation transitions from development to operational deployment. SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced the appointment of aerospace pioneer and investor Dómhnal Slattery and Peter Hadinger, who previously served as Chief Technology Officer and as President, US Government at Inmarsat, to the SpinLaunch Advisory Board. The appointments mark a

Long Beach-based SpinLaunch lands $30 million in a series C round that will support its satellite development. SpinLaunch, the Long Beach-based space technology company focused on developing a broadband constellation, announced in mid-August it raised $30 million in fresh funding for its series C round. The new influx of cash comes in part from a previously announced $12 million investment from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, as well as another $18 million from existing invest

Renders of the Meridian Space satellite with its solar panels stowed. SpinLaunch closed $18M in new funding to develop a LEO satellite broadband constellation, called Meridian Space, bringing the company’s total Series C round to $30M. While SpinLaunch is best known for its kinetic launch technology, which aims to use centrifugal acceleration to send satellites to orbit, the plan is to deploy the constellation from traditional rockets—at least in the short term. Longtime inve

SpinLaunch plans to develop a broadband constellation called Meridian Space using satellites built by Kongsberg NanoAvionics. WASHINGTON — SpinLaunch announced $30 million in new funding for the company to support its development of a broadband constellation. SpinLaunch said Aug. 18 that it closed $30 million in funding existing investors, led by ATW Partners. That amount includes a $12 million strategic investment from Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace announced in April. The