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Rapidtek

Constellation field	IoT / M2M
Constellation info	Establish an initial LEO IoT network for real-time data transfer from ground to space.
Constellation state	Prototype(s) launched
Launched satellites	2
Planned satellites	?
Satellite size	8U, 3U
Manufacturer	In-house
First launch	2024
Notes	3U satellite has successfully arrived at the test site in the United States. Rapidtek Successfully Launches Black Kite-1 with TASA to Advance LEO IoT Constellation, 2025-12-01.
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Company	Rapidtek Technologies (Leiyang Technology)
Oneliner	Antenna design and RF testing manufacturer in Taiwan.
Funding	Yes, ?
Location	Taiwan
Founded	2015

Last modified: 2026-01-16

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