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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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Ligado (SkyTerra, MSV)

Constellation name SkyTerra, MSV
Constellation field 5G, IoT / M2M
Constellation info undefined
Constellation state Cancelled, Prototype(s) launched
Launched satellites 1
Planned satellites 1
Satellite type Satellite
Orbit GEO
First launch 2010
Notes
Photos Ligado
Photo source [1]
 
Logo Ligado logo
Company Ligado (LightSquared)
Oneliner

Our vision is to modernize American infrastructure by connecting the Industrial Internet of Things. With our current state-of-the-art satellite technology and plans to deploy Custom Private Networks for the businesses that keep this country running, we’re paving the way for future innovations.
Funding $100M+
Country US
Founded 2016
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Last modified: 2023-05-31

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