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NewSpace Index

Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
Sister websites www.nanosats.eu and www.factoriesinspace.com

Boeing

Constellation field	Internet
Constellation info	V-band and Ka-band constellaion with inter-satellite links.
Constellation state	Prototype(s) launched
Launched satellites	1
Planned satellites	147
Form factor	?
Orbit	MEO,LEO
Manufacturer	In-house, ?
First launch	2022
Notes	US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has bought dozens of platforms. Launched Varuna V-band demo payload on Sherpa-LTC in 2022.

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Name	Boeing
Oneliner	As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.
Funding	Yes
Country	US
Created	1916
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Own nanosats launched	CSTB-1 (CubeSat TestBed 1)
Own nanosats cancelled	CSTB-3

Last modified: 2023-06-03

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