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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
Sister websites www.nanosats.eu and www.factoriesinspace.com

EchoStar (Lyra)

Constellation name Lyra
Constellation field IoT / M2M
Constellation info

Deliver global Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M) and other data services. Enabled with LoRa® protocol and support for 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) services.
Constellation status Prototype development
Launched satellites 0
Planned satellites 28
Form factor Microsat
Orbit LEO
Manufacturer Astro Digital
First launch 2024
Photo source [1]
 
Company EchoStar
Funding Yes, ?
Country US, Australia
Founded 1980
 
 
Own nanosats
launched

Last modified: 2023-05-31

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