Plan-S has successfully launched four new satellites for its Connecta IoT network, bringing the total number of satellites in the Connecta IoT network constellation to eight.
Plan-S, a company established in July 2021, is driving satellite and space technology in Turkey. The launch of these four satellites marks the second step in deploying the
Connecta IoT Network constellation, which aims to revolutionise IoT connectivity
services globally. The satellites were launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base,
and the Plan-S team received the first telemetries just after a couple of minutes after
the deployment, initiating the commissioning process of the four satellites.
Building on the launch of five test satellites used to develop satellite subsystems and
establish flight history, Plan-S now has 13 satellites in orbit. The latest four were launched in January 2025 as part of the Transporter-12 mission. These advancements are part of Plan-S’s strategic commitment to expanding its satellite capabilities and delivering reliable IoT communication services on a global
scale.
These satellites are designed to meet the needs of a variety of sectors, including agriculture, maritime, water resource management, and energy, as well as providing life-saving solutions during disaster scenarios. Plan-S envisions a future with over 200 satellites, to enable seamless IoT connectivity across the globe.
Plan-S has also confirmed that contracts for additional launches in 2025 have already been secured, with negotiations ongoing for future missions, signalling its ambition to scale operations further.
While the latest satellites share a similar design to their predecessors, they incorporate hardware enhancements, software updates, and other optimisations to
boost operational efficiency. These improvements are based on insights gained
from earlier test missions, ensuring maximum reliability and performance.
Plan-S designs and manufactures its satellites in-house and operates a network of
ground stations to collect data from IoT devices worldwide. By addressing
connectivity gaps in underserved regions, Plan-S aims to create a more efficient
global IoT ecosystem. The new satellites promise reduced revisit times and
increased capacity, enabling IoT devices to stay connected in even the most remote
locations.
Beyond IoT communication, Plan-S is gearing up for its first Earth Observation satellite under the Observa Constellation project, scheduled for launch in 2025. This
initiative will add another dimension to the company’s growing portfolio.
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