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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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EchoStar (Lyra)

Constellation name Lyra
Constellation area IoT / M2M, Direct-to-Device
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(s) launched
Launched satellites 3
Planned satellites 28
Form factor Microsat
Manufacturer Astro Digital
First launch 2025
Notes
Photos EchoStar
Photo source [1]
 
Logo EchoStar logo
Name EchoStar
Funding Yes, ?
Public Traded
Location US, Australia
Established 1980
 
Related project EchoStar - ?
 
Own nanosats
launched

Last modified: 2026-01-14

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