Rivada Space Networks has gained regulatory approval to operate its Outernet satellite network across 18 countries, spanning every continent. The approvals include key markets like the U.K., Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, and Colombia, expanding access to Rivada’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network. Additionally, Rivada secured over $13.5 billion in business for its global LEO network, enhancing its competitive position. Recently, Rivada also acquired 400 MHz of additional spectrum, marking a major asset for future services on aircraft, vessels, and terrestrial operations.
The company achieved further momentum with an ITU filing under Germany’s OUTERNET-1 authorization, adding significant Ka-band capacity over the Americas and Q and V band options for Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) mobility. This regulatory filing, supported by recent World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) decisions, places Rivada in a strong position for future network expansions. The German OUTERNET-1 license offers Rivada the legal foundation for growth, ensuring compliance across regions and bolstering the network’s operational roadmap.
Rivada’s Outernet aims to deliver a resilient, secure, and low-latency global communications infrastructure. By leveraging spectrum rights and expanding its satellite capacity, Rivada seeks to support digital security and connectivity demands across industries worldwide. The network’s unique architecture—a satellite mesh with inter-satellite laser links—enables data to stay in space from origin to destination, enhancing both security and efficiency.
• Rivada secures market access for its LEO Outernet constellation in 18 countries, covering every continent.
• $13.5 billion in global business agreements already in place for Rivada’s satellite network.
• Acquired 400 MHz of Ka-band spectrum to support diverse applications, including aviation, maritime, and ground-based services.
• New German ITU authorization adds Ka-band capacity over the Americas and NGSO mobility options in Q and V bands.
• Outernet designed for pole-to-pole coverage with low latency, optical mesh networking, and enhanced data security.
“Rivada’s global outreach to regulators ensures that investors, distributors, and users have clear spectrum rights,” said Ann Vandenbroucke, Rivada’s Chief Regulatory Officer.
