Outernet
Rivada Space Networks
Laser-linked LEO mesh satellite constellation delivering secure, gateway-less connectivity.
Technical specifications
- Constellation size
- ~600 LEO satellites (planned)
- Orbital altitude
- ~1,050 km
- Inter-satellite links
- Laser (optical), regenerative onboard routing/switching
- Data rate
- 100 Mbps to multi-Gbps, symmetrical and reverse-asymmetrical
- Network standards
- MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, SD-WAN compatible (incl. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN integration)
- Coverage
- Pole-to-pole
- Target markets
- Government & Defense, Telecoms, Enterprise, Energy, Maritime, Aviation
About
Outernet is Rivada Space Networks’ low Earth orbit (LEO) mesh satellite constellation, described by the company as a point-to-point orbital mesh of laser-linked satellites built to deliver secure, sovereign connectivity independent of the public internet and terrestrial fiber. The network uses a gateway-less architecture, forming a private, global transport layer in orbit rather than a traditional bent-pipe satellite system that routes traffic through ground stations.
The constellation is planned as roughly 600 LEO communications satellites operating at approximately 1,050 km altitude, interconnected via inter-satellite laser (optical) links with onboard regenerative routing and switching payloads, forming an optical mesh network with pole-to-pole reach and latencies competitive with terrestrial fiber. Rivada markets Outernet capacity across six vertical markets: Government & Defense, Telecoms (carrier backhaul), Enterprise, Energy, Maritime and Aviation, with data rates advertised from 100 Mbps to multi-Gbps using MPLS/Carrier Ethernet/SD-WAN compatible network standards, including a demonstrated integration with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN.
Documentation
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