NewSpace Constellations

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Organization	Launched / Planned network	First launch	Form factor	Field	Funding	Technical and comments
Orbcomm	50 / 51	1991	Microsat, Smallsat, CubeSat	IoT / M2M, AIS	Yes	World's first and only commercial satellite network 100% dedicated to M2M. 2 space-as-a-service CubeSats ordered from Clyde Space for 2020.
Globalstar	84 / 24	1998	Satellite	Internet, IoT / M2M	Yes	Like "bent-pipes” or mirrors in the sky, the Globalstar satellites pick up signals from over 80% of the Earth's surface.
AprizeSat	12 / 12	2002	Microsat	IoT / M2M	?	Low-cost satellite data services for monitoring the fuel level, oil and gas pipelines, and mobile tracking of shipping containers, rail cars and trailers.
ExactEarth	67 / 67	2008	Hosted, Microsat	AIS	-	9 own microsats called AprizeSat or ExactView. Hosted payloads on 58 Iridium-NEXT satellites and 2 PAZ.
SES (O3b / mPOWER)	20 / 28	2013	Satellite	Internet	Yes	Satellites in 8000 km medium earth orbit (MEO) for Internet backhaul.
Planet Labs (Flock / Dove)	355 / 150	2013	3U	Earth observation	$183M	29 MP sensor taking images with 3.7 m ground resolution and swath of 24.6 km × 16.4 km from 475 km altitude.
Spire (Lemur)	103 / 150	2013	3U	Weather, AIS, ADS-B, Earthquake (ELF)	$150M+	Measure change in GPS signal after passing atmosphere to calculate precise profiles for temperature, pressure, humidity. Investigating earthquake (ELF) detection based on job applications?
Planet (Terra Bella / Skybox) (Terra Bella / Skybox)	15 / 24	2013	Smallsat	Earth observation	Yes, ?	Color and near-infrared imagery (90 cm resolution) in 120 kg package. First-ever commercial high-resolution video from a satellite.
Astro Digital (Landmapper)	6 / 25	2014	6U, 16U	Earth observation	$16.7M+	6U has 22 m resolution in RGB and NIR. 16U has 2.5 m resolution in RGB, red edge, and NIR using one 70 MP sensor.
Spaceflight (Blacksky)	3 / 60	2016	Microsat	Earth observation	$203.5M	Color imagery at a resolution of 1 meter.
GHGSat	1 / 20	2016	Microsat	Emissions monitoring	$20M	Measure CO2 and methane in a FoV of ~12 km × 12 km and resolution of <50 m. Sensors include 2D Wide-Angle Fabry-Perot imaging spectrometer with 15 kg satellite.
Satellogic	3 / 90	2016	Microsat	Earth observation, Hyperspectral	$29M	NuSat 37 kg satellites are capable of 1 m ground resolution imaging and video.
SpaceWill	5 / 16	2016	Satellite	Earth observation	?	First commercial 560 kg Chinese high-resolution Earth imaging satellites called SuperView (GaoJing) with resolution of 0.5 m per pixel.
Hongyun / Xingyun (CASIC)	2 / 156	2017	Smallsat	Internet, IoT / M2M	?	Plans to be completed by 2025. First satellite was 45 kg Jiading-1. CubeSat Xingyun Shiyan 1 not related?
Sky and Space Global	3 / 200	2017	8U, 6U, 3U	IoT / M2M	$23.5M+	Communication service (voice, data and M2M). Plans to use inter-satellite links. Satellites outsourced from GomSpace.
GeoOptics (CICERO)	7 / ?	2017	6U	Weather	$5.15M	Using GPS radio occultation for weather data. Satellites outsourced from Tyvak.
Zhuhai Orbita Aerospace	7 / 10	2017	Smallsat	Earth observation, Hyperspectral	Yes	Constellation of different video and hyperspectral satellites.
Canon	1 / 100	2017	Microsat	Earth observation	?	8K low-light real-time video and streaming using laser terminal.
Aireon	75 / 75	2017	Hosted	ADS-B	$50M	Hosted payload on Iridum-NEXT satellites for global air traffic surveillance.
Telesat	2 / 117	2017	Smallsat	Internet	?	Full constellation could be 292 and scaleable up to 512. One spacecraft was on the failed Sojuz launch.
NanoAvionics	2 / 72	2017	6U, 12U?	IoT / M2M	$15M+	Global IoT Constellation-as-a-Service Aimed at IoT/M2M Communications Providers.
Iridium NEXT	75 / 75	2017	Satellite	Internet, IoT / M2M	Yes	Original Iridium was launched between 1997-2002 and has been mostly deorbited. Extra hosted payloads from ExactEarth and Aireon.
Helios Wire	2 / 30	2017	6U, 16U	IoT / M2M	$1M	Uses 30 MHz of S-band spectrum to receive tiny data packages from billions of sensors. First payloads hosted on Astro Digital Corvus/Landmapper CubeSats.
Swarm Technologies	7 / 150	2018	0.25U, 1U	IoT / M2M	-	World's smallest two-way communication satellites.
Kepler Communications	2 / 140	2018	3U, 6U, ?	IoT / M2M, Internet	$21M+	IoT / M2M data communication network. Monthly fee based on the data amount. Hope to achieve rates of 1-40 Mbps. Clyde Space providing at least the first 3 sats.
ICEYE	2 / 18	2018	Microsat	SAR	$53M+	21 launch agreement with Vector Space Systems. 10 platform agreement with York Space Systems.
SpaceX (Starlink)	62 / 4425	2018	Smallsat	Internet	Yes	227 kg satellites for the constellation. Used to be 400 kg according to FCC filing. First technology demonstration mission flew in 2018.
Orbital Sidekick	1 / ?	2018	?	Earth observation, Hyperspectral	$4.7M	First sensor on ISS. Constellation coming in 2020.
Analytical Space	1 / ?	2018	6U	IoT / M2M, Orbital data relay, Optical comms	$4M	In-orbit relays receiving radio and downlink to ground with laser communication enabling more data downlink from satellites.
Hiber	2 / 48	2018	6U	IoT / M2M	$4M	Send small packets of data (140 characters, accompanied by time‐stamp, identifier and location).
Fleet Space	4 / 100	2018	3U, 12U, 1.5U	IoT / M2M	$3.7M+	Main constellation potentially with 12U CubeSats. Selected Saber Astronautics as the operations provider.
Astrocast	2 / 80	2018	3U	IoT / M2M	$7.1M	Targeting L-band. Inter-satellite links. NanoSpace propulsion. Further 80 satellites in orbit by 2022.
AISTech (DANU, HYDRA)	2 / 150	2018	2U, 6U	IoT / M2M, ADS-B, AIS, IR imaging	€0.3M	2-way comms, thermal imaging to detect forest fires, aviation tracking (ADS-B). Satellites will be built by GomSpace.
HawkEye 360	3 / 30	2018	Microsat	RF spectrum monitoring	$26M	Radio frequency (RF) mapping with 15 kg sats to help monitor transportation across air, land, sea and assist in emergencies. Built by GomSpace.
Harris Corporation	1 / 12	2018	6U	Weather		Immediate access to 3D wind data sets from Harris-owned HyperCubes. Utah State University provides the spacecraft.
SIRION	1 / ?	2018	CubeSat	IoT / M2M		IoT / M2M Constellation. Partnered closely with Helios Wire? Sharing spectrum and satellites.
Capella Space	1 / 40	2018	Microsat	SAR	$34M	Resolutions from 1 m (1600 km2) to 30 m (27,000 km2). Every 3-6 hours globally and 45 min in equatorial regions, improving to every hour in 3-5 years.
Hongyan (CASC)	1 / 320	2018	Satellite	Internet	?	Completion in 2023 in multiple phases to provide global broadband access, voice communications and other services.
Reaktor Space	1 / 36	2018	6U, 2U	Earth observation, Hyperspectral		Hyperspectral constellation for smart agriculture with 100's of spectral bands and 20 m resolution (CubeSat Industry Days 2017).
Guodian Gaoke (Apocalypse)	2 / 38	2018	6U	IoT / M2M		Reliable and economical satellite IoT services and industry solutions for our customers.
Commsat (Ladybug)	7 / 72	2018	Microsat, 6U, 3U	IoT / M2M, AIS	$16M	Ladybeetle 1 is 100 kg and 3 CubeSats of 6U and 3 of 3U. Plans 4 more in 2019 and complete 72 satellites in 2022.
Audacy	1 / 3	2018	?, CubeSat	Orbital data relay	$13.1M	3 relay satellites in MEO for continuous communication with satellites. MEO satellites starting from 2020.
Myriota	1 / 50	2018	CubeSat?	IoT / M2M	$15M	Run unique, patented software which provides reliable, direct-to-satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivit.
Astranis	1 / ?	2018	Smallsat, CubeSat	Internet	$18M	Ssmall GEO satellite weighing 300 kg to provide up to 10 Gb/s of bandwidth. DemoSat CubeSat launched in 2018.
LaserFleet	1 / 192	2018	CubeSat	Internet, Optical comms	$2M?	Provide reliable 1 Gbps communication rates to aircraft at altitude. Higher effective data rate at a lower cost than the best-in-class Ku/Ka/V.
ADASPACE	1 / 192	2018	Microsat, CubeSat	Earth observation	$14.4M+	Establish a global, minute-level updated Earth image data network consisting of 192 satellites.
OneWeb	6 / 648	2019	Smallsat	Internet	$3.4B	Joint venture with Airbus to build the constellation of 125 kg satellites.
Axelspace (GRUS)	4 / 50	2019	Microsat	Earth observation	$16M	Weighs < 95 kg and captures images with a 2.5-meter resolution over a 57-kilometer area.
Orbital Micro Systems	1 / 40	2019	3U?	Weather	$0.65M	Weather constellation utilizes microwave technology to capture temperature and moisture measurements, refreshed and delivered every 15 minutes.
Lacuna Space	1 / 32	2019	3U, 6U	IoT / M2M	Yes	IoT / M2M constellation. Selected Open Cosmos to build 3U demonstrator. First hosted payload on Nanoavionics M6P.
Blink Astro	1 / ?	2019	3U	IoT / M2M	-	Data network, small ground transmitters and cloud-based data analytics services. Tech demo payload flown on M6P in 2019.
SatRevolution (REC)	1 / 1024	2019	2U, 6U	Earth observation	$0.8M	Imaging the Earth in 50cm resolution through the use of an innovative deployable telescope.
Ubiquitilink	1 / ?	2019	Hosted, CubeSat?	IoT / M2M, Internet	$6.5M	Leverage nanosatellites in a unique manner to provide connectivity to regular cell phones anywhere on the planet.
ZeroG Lab (Lingque Magpie)	2 / 132	2019	6U	Earth observation	$3.2M	Optical resolution better than 4 metres and eventually 378 satellites to provide revisits over regions every 10 minutes.
PlanetiQ	0 / 18	2019	Microsat	Weather	$5M+	Based on GPS radio occultation. Will have microwave spectrometer & radiometer. Blue Canyon Tech builds satellites.
Hera Systems	0 / 50	2019	12U	Earth observation	$4.2M+	Capable of 1-meter resolution with 22-kilogram form factor.
SRT Marine	0 / 6	2019	6U	AIS	-	Scanning technology will enable the detection of vessels without an identification transceiver. Clyde Space will build the spacecraft.
Aerial Maritime	0 / ?	2019	3U?	AIS, ADS-B	$12.2M	Monitoring aircraft (ADS-B) and vessels (AIS) from 37°N to 37°S. GomSpace is shareholder and will develop satellites. Cooperation with Flightradar24.
Earth-i	0 / 15	2019	Microsat	Earth observation	?	First constellation in the world able to provide full-colour video.
NSLComm	0 / 60	2019	6U	Internet, IoT / M2M	$9.25M+	Communications network up to 1 Gbps anywhere in the world with a novel inflatable antenna.
Karten Space	0 / 14	2019	6U	Earth observation, AIS	-	Earth observation with 3-5 m resolution and AIS data service.
Alba Orbital	0 / ?	2019	PocketQube	Earth observation	-	First Earth Observation constellation with PocketQubes.
UnseenLabs	0 / ?	2019	6U	RF spectrum monitoring	$8.6M	Spectrum monitoring constellation. Satellites outsourced from GomSpace.
SpaceTime	0 / ?	2019	3U	Earth observation, VR/AR	£2.5M	Real-time video of Earth for VR/AR.
Space Systems Engineering	0 / ?	2019	?	Earth observation	-	Advanced Earth Observation VNIR optical instrument payload.
Astrome	0 / 150	2019	Microsat	Internet	?	Indian space technology company to provide high speed broadband internet from space.
Cloud Constellation (SpaceBelt)	0 / ?	2019	?	Data storage	$100M	Space-based cloud storage. An array of equatorial low earth orbiting data center satellites. Much more secure and in some cases better-performing. 10-gigabit laser communications links between satellites.
Transcelestial	0 / ?	2019	CubeSat?	Orbital data relay, Optical comms	$1.8M	Space data network for terrestrial and satellite applications. Using lasers to transfer data at up to 1000x faster than currently available.
Kleos Space	0 / 20	2019	CubeSat	AIS, Geolocation, RF spectrum monitoring	-	RF geolocation and AIS. Radio data collection spacecraft with our patented In-Space Manufacturing technology, a miniature machine that manufactures enormous composite booms used to deploy antenna.
Golbriak Space	0 / ?	2019	6U, ?	Optical comms	Yes	Optical communications constellation? First lasercomm modules launching on FSSCat CubeSats.
Eutelsat	0 / ?	2019	3U, CubeSat	IoT / M2M	?	Buying additional small satellites for a planned Internet of Things network.
Galaxy Space	0 / 1000	2019	?	Internet	Yes	Based on the 5G standard LEO mobile communication constellation.
Stara Space	0 / ?	2019	PocketQube	Orbital data relay, Data storage	?	Constellation to service other space users with high speed real-time data connection, storage, and computation. First 2 made by Alba Orbital.
Bluefield	0 / 22	2019	16U	Emissions monitoring	$0.25M	20x20 m pixel resolution and 100ppm-m methane level (detecting natural gas storage and pipeline leaks, fracking, industries, mining, permafrost, wastewater, rice paddies, livestock)
HyperSat	0 / 6	2020	Smallsat	Earth observation, Hyperspectral	$85M	Imaging over 200 spectral bands (wavelengths of light) with a sub-10 meter ground sample distance.
UrTheCast	0 / 24	2020	Satellite	Earth observation, SAR	?	OptiSar consists of 8 optical and 8 SAR spacecraft launched around 2023. Plans for additional 8 UrtheDaily optical constellation from 2020.
Kineis	0 / 20	2020	16U	IoT / M2M	Yes	IoT / M2M constellation. Two-way communications and propulsion.
Synspective	0 / 30	2020	Smallsat	Earth observation, SAR	$13.6M	Developing 3kW power amplifiers to realize 1m ground resolution.
XpressSAR	0 / 4	2020	?	SAR	?	Small-area spotlight images with resolutions under 1 meter. Four satellites in two orbit planes with a 35° inclination.
orora.tech	0 / 100	2020	3U	Weather, IR imaging	-	New patent pending CubeSat framework with high-end imaging multispectral sensors to accurately measure both surface temperatures and cloud coverage for forest fire detection & weather forecasting.
Kawa Space	0 / ?	2020	CubeSat	Earth observation, Hyperspectral, SAR		Designs and operates most advanced earth observation satellite constellations. Founder previously created ExseedSpace.
SpeQtral	0 / ?	2020	CubeSat?	QKD, Optical comms	$1.9M	Developing space-based, quantum communication built on technologies developed at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) at the National University of Singapore.
OQ Technology	0 / ?	2020	CubeSat	IoT / M2M	Yes	World's first universal plug & play IoT device that can provide connectivity leveraging Low-Earth-Orbit satellite infrastructure.
Inovor (Skyris / Hyperion)	0 / ?	2020	12U	SSA (Space Situational Awareness), Earth observation	-	Hyperion is observing MEO and GEO orbital bands. Skyris mission uses on-board machine learning to enhance capability over existing Earth imaging systems and has ~1m resolution.
Scanway	0 / ?	2020	6U	Earth observation, IR imaging, Hyperspectral		Optical system based on mirrors will allow to scan the Earth's surface in the range from 400 to 12,000 nm.
Horizon Technologies	0 / ?	2020	6U, 12U	RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT		Planned constellation that will offer SIGINT services to government agencies via space. Locate and track vessels worldwide by picking up electronic emissions.
Spacefab.US	0 / ?	2020	12U	Earth observation, Astrophotography, Hyperspectral	$0.08M	Earth observation and space telescope constellation?
HEO Robotics (ARGUS)	0 / 12	2020	CubeSat	SSA (Space Situational Awareness), Asteroid prospecting	-	Sit in High Earth Orbit and optically observe and characterize objects in Geosynchronous Orbit. Asteroid prospecting services.
Trident Space	0 / 48	2021	Smallsat	SAR	$7M	Breakthrough compact radar technology and onboard machine learning for automated feature extraction and predictive analytics. Innovative light weight reflector. 300 kg satellites.
VEOWARE	0 / ?	2021	Satellite	Earth observation	?	Lease satellite time to its customers, providing them with essential imagery capacity.
KP Labs / FP Space	0 / ?	2022	6U	Earth observation, Hyperspectral, ?	-	Constellation? Hyperspectral instrument and advanced data processing on board using deep convolutional neural networks
LyteLoop	0 / ?	2022	Microsat	Data storage	?	Planning to store massive amounts of data by moving it continuously between satellites.
Methera	0 / 16	2022	Smallsat	Internet	Seed	Working on low-cost terminal design thanks to Innovate UK funding. Flexible and dynamic satellites, focusing all of its bandwidth to a small area of target regions from multiple satellites.
B612 Foundation	0 / ?	?	Microsat	Asteroid tracking	?	Track smaller, fast-moving asteroids in the range of 140 m to 1 km wide. Built by York Space Systems.
Aerospacelab	0 / ?	?	Microsat	Earth observation	$12.5M	Constellation of 50-cm-resolution optical micro-satellites for earth observation and imagery, as well as data analytics for businesses and military intelligence alike.
ConstelIR	0 / ?	?	CubeSat?	IR imaging, Earth observation	?	Map precise on-earth temperatures from a constellation of satellites it plans to launch.
Efir / Sfera	0 / 288	?	Smallsat	Internet, Earth observation	?	Russian constellation in 870 km orbit operational in 2025. Sfera is 640 satellite constellation which includes Efir plus remote sending spacecraft.
Artemis Space (BEACON)	0 / ?	?	CubeSat	IoT / M2M	-	IoT / M2M constellation planned.
Koolock	0 / ?	?	CubeSat	Earth observation, IR imaging, Weather	-	Infrared Earth observation constellation. The most advanced feature set for weather and environmental monitoring.
Asteroid Mining Corporation	0 / ?	?	CubeSat, ?	Asteroid prospecting	?	Space telescopes for asteroid spectragraphic data?
Tekever	0 / 12	?	16U	Earth observation, AIS, ADS-B, IoT / M2M	-	Remote sensing and telecommunications constellation will carry the same payloads as Infante, but different payloads on different satellites.
KLEO	0 / 300	?	Smallsat	IoT / M2M	?	10 Gbps intersatellite laser communication links. Ka-band for ground communications.
ArQit	0 / ?	?	CubeSat?	QKD, Optical comms	-	Quantum Key Distribution shared in laser transmissions from a satellite. Qinetiq is contractor for spacecraft.
Amazon (Project Kuiper)	0 / 3236	?	Microsat	Internet		Constellation to provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Start Rocket	? / ?	?	CubeSat?	Orbital Display (Advertising)
EarthNow	0 / 500	?	Microsat	Earth observation	Yes	Continuous real-time video of the Earth enhanced by machine intelligence.
Laser Light	0 / 12	?	Smallsat	Optical comms	?	Optical laser comm constellation in MEO as an Internet infrastructure service.
LunaSonde (Gossamer)	0 / ?	?	?	Minerals prospecting	?	Locate aquifers, mineral deposits, and other geological resources up to 2 kilometers underground.
NorthStar	0 / 40	?	Microsat	Earth observation, Hyperspectral	$62M	First commercial system to combine Hyperspectral and Infrared sensors to observe Earth
Pixxel	0 / ?	?	CubeSat	Earth observation	?	Constellations of cutting-edge satellites to provide unprecedented access to global, frequent, and affordable satellite imagery.
QEYnet	0 / ?	?	Microsat	QKD, Optical comms	?	A global, low-cost, microsatellite-enabled quantum key distribution network.
Scepter	0 / ?	?	Microsat	Emissions monitoring	?	Air pollution monitoring precise enough to reveal conditions for individual city blocks.
Skyloom	0 / ?	?	Microsat	Orbital data relay, Optical comms	$0.1M	Developing infrastructure based on optical communications technology and relay satellites placed in geostationary orbit.
SpaceAble	0 / ?	?	CubeSat	SSA (Space Situational Awareness)	?	An on-demand in situ asset inspection solution for your LEO satellites.
Umbra Lab	0 / 12	?	Microsat	SAR	Yes	Software defined radar. Groundbreaking power aperture area and launch volume. Range resolution ≥0.25m, azimuth resolution ≥0.10m.
Dunvegan Space Systems (BitSat)	0 / 24	Cancelled	3U	IoT / M2M, Data storage	?	Providing communications, data processing, storage and broadcasting capabilities in space. Cancelled when fundraising fell through.
4Skies	0 / ?	Cancelled	Microsat	IoT / M2M	-	About 50 kg microsats. One of the first in the field, but was not able to raise funding.
HyperCubes	0 / ?	Cancelled	CubeSat?	Earth observation, Hyperspectral	-	Track the chemical output of factories and farms and also the movement of machines and equipment.
ISIS (TRITON)	0 / 16	Cancelled	3U	AIS	-	AIS payload tested on Triton-1 and network planned for a while, but no recent news. ADS-B, M2M and asset tracking also considered.
Outernet	0 / 200	Cancelled	1U, 3U	Internet	$0.7M	Broadcast free data from space. Revenue from ads, premium content and hardware sales. Cancelled in 2017 due to lack of launch funding.
EarthCube	0 / 10	Cancelled	CubeSat	Earth observation, IR imaging	$4.5M+	Infrared imaging constellation? Might use Exotrail thrusters.
Ragnarok Industries	0 / ?	Cancelled	CubeSat	Internet, IoT / M2M	-	Polar broadband service with nanosatellites?
406 Aerospace	0 / ?	Cancelled	?	Weather	-	LEO satellite constellation to acquire EO / SO weather data for commercial sale.
Rupercorp	0 / ?	Cancelled	6U	Earth observation	-	2U CubeSat to be launched in 2018 will be a precursor for the commercial constellation. No news since press release and company does not seem to have any online presence.
Planetary Resources	3 / 10	Cancelled	12U	Earth observation, IR imaging, Hyperspectral	$50M+	Visible-NIR 40 channel hyperspectral imager with 10 m resolution. Midwave infrared imager (MWIR) in 3-5 μm with 15 m resolution. Has been deprioritized for asteroid missions.
Tyvak / Terran Orbital	0 / ?	Cancelled	CubeSat	IoT / M2M	$36M+	Building a constellation of best-in-class nanosatellites that will form an unprecedented data infrastructure in space.
Promethean Labs	0 / ?	Cancelled	CubeSat	Emissions monitoring	-	Special imager for measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, monitoring of water and air quality, forestry and land.
Dauria Aerospace	2 / 8	Cancelled	6U	Earth observation	$30M+	Perseus-O multispectral constellation. Many similarities to Astro Digital. MKA-N launched in 2017 could be considered the first CubeSats.
Vissidus Technologies	0 / ?	Cancelled	CubeSat	Space debris removal, On-orbit servicing	-	On-orbit satellite servicing and Earth science?
Xoterra Aerospace	0 / 88	Cancelled	CubeSat	Earth observation	-	Earth observation with 88 CubeSats. Was earlier than many others.
Galaktika (Pulsar)	0 / ?	Cancelled	Microsat	IoT / M2M	?	IoT constellation for two-way exchange of data packets at a speed up to 500 bit/sec. No news for a while and removed from website.
Ursa Space Systems	0 / ?	Cancelled	Microsat	SAR	?	In parallel developing own constellation to provide priority access, superior revisit frequency, improved resolution and direct downlink.

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