Omnispace

Omnispace is a McLean, Virginia-based satellite communications company developing a global non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite constellation based on 3GPP 5G NR (New Radio) standards — the same standards used by terrestrial 5G networks. This unique approach allows Omnispace satellites to communicate directly with standard 5G mobile devices without requiring special hardware, enabling seamless satellite-terrestrial connectivity for smartphones and IoT devices globally.

Omnispace's constellation targets the rapidly growing Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) market, working with mobile network operators to extend their coverage into areas where terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable or uneconomical. The company has signed partnerships with major carriers and satellite operators to develop an integrated satellite-cellular service that maintains device connectivity anywhere on Earth.

The company launched its first demonstration satellite, Spark-1, in 2021 to validate its 5G NTN technology on orbit. Backed by the expertise of founders from the satellite communications industry, Omnispace is pursuing the convergence of satellite and 5G networks — a trend accelerating as 3GPP releases define standards specifically for satellite NTN integration, enabling a truly connected world.