Sateliot, who spoke to IoT Insider about their focus on the development of satellite technology, has now successfully launched an additional four satellites to expand its 5G NB-IoT NTN constellation. These satellites, which are intended to provide comprehensive coverage for Mobile Telecom Operators across the entire globe, were deployed via the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission. The launch occurred on 16th August, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, USA.
In Barcelona, a special event brought together Sateliot employees and key stakeholders to watch the launch live. The event, supported by organisations such as ESA, GSMA, and the Spanish Government, was hosted by Josep Calatayud, director of the “Control de Misión” YouTube channel. The gathering featured engaging interviews with shareholders, officials, and employees, and included in-depth discussions by Sateliot’s Co-Founders, Jaume Sanpera (CEO) and Marco Guadalupi (CTO), who shared insights and projections for the company’s future. The entire event can be rewatched online.
“This launch propels us into a new phase of development,” said Jaume Sanpera, CEO and co-founder of Sateliot. “Not only will we begin generating revenue, but we will also position Spain as a global leader in IoT connectivity.”
The mission badge for this operation, inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s famous dragon, symbolises the robustness of Sateliot’s technology and the company’s global aspirations. The four flames depicted on the badge represent the newly launched satellites, with the multicoloured fragments hinting at a future constellation of over 100 satellites by 2028.
This mission also represents a major advancement for the 5G NB-IoT NTN standard, as Sateliot is poised to revolutionise industries around the world by eliminating connectivity black spots, regardless of location or existing infrastructure.
The technology being deployed is incorporating improvements over earlier satellites and marking the first full implementation of GSMA and 3GPP standards on a satellite constellation. Beyond its commercial services, Sateliot aims to continue leading the NTN community with future innovations. The company’s unique approach, highlighted by its patented “Store and Forward” technology, ensures unparalleled global connectivity with this new orbital plane. Additionally, Sateliot is developing a certification programme for commercial terminals to accelerate the market integration of their service.
Looking forward, Sateliot intends to launch additional satellites by 2025 and is actively pursuing a Series B funding round of 30 million euros. Since its inception in 2018, the company has raised 25 million euros and aims to achieve revenues of 1 billion euros by 2030.
Initially, Sateliot’s technology will connect more than eight million devices for companies that have already signed up for the service. The system is designed to be both democratic and accessible, catering to a wide range of applications for SMEs, public administrations, and large enterprises across sectors such as agriculture, livestock, logistics, and critical infrastructure.
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