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Hughes

Constellation field	Internet
Constellation info	LEO broadband constellation with 1,440 satellites in 36 LEO planes, also in V-band, the so-called HVNET system.
Constellation status	Early stage
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	1440
Form factor	?
Orbit	LEO
Manufacturer	?
First launch	?

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Company	Hughes
Oneliner	Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks since 1971, provides broadband equipment and services; managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments and communities worldwide.
Funding	Yes
Country	US
Founded	1971
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Last modified: 2023-05-31

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