Meridian Space

Sovereign LEO Infrastructure

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

The Meridian FCL Satellite has completed environmental testing, closing out its full test campaign ahead of launch this October. It stands today as flight-qualified hardware, ready to demonstrate a live customer link.
Thermal vacuum and vibration are behind us. Our Meridian communications payload has now been validated across the full range of conditions it will face in orbit, integrated on the MP42 bus from our partner @NanoAvionics.
Years of work by the Meridian engineering team brought the antenna through multiple generations to this point. Our thanks to everyone across Meridian Space and our partner ecosystem.

[Kongsberg NanoAvionics @NanoAvionics]

Satellite: successfully shaken.

@SpinLaunch is now one step closer to launching its first customer link satellite, carrying the payload that will power the 280-satellite Meridian Space broadband constellation:

SpinLaunch's low-power, high-throughput reflectarray antenna, paired with flight heritage derived from our MP42 microsatellite bus, is designed to deliver global Tbps capacity in far fewer launches than other SatCom systems in low Earth orbit. 

For governments and enterprises, that means affordable, sovereign broadband infrastructure they can own and control independently.

Passing its shake test at our partner's V2i cleanroom facilities was step #1 of the satellite's "Test as You Fly" campaign, demonstrating nothing will come loose or break during its launch. 

Afterward, the satellite entered our thermal vacuum chamber to run test scripts under simulated cold, heat, and vacuum conditions, just like in space.

Learn more about our partnership with SpinLaunch and the future of sovereign internet connectivity on our blog below.

Images courtesy of V2i.

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

Last year, we introduced Meridian, a LEO constellation designed to reset the cost structure of satellite communications. Today, we are proud to announce the successful installation of our Meridian communications payload on the @NanoAvionics MP42 satellite bus, with end-to-end testing completed ahead of full system qualification. The fully assembled FCL (First Customer Link) satellite will now advance into environmental testing in preparation for its October launch.

This milestone reflects not only technical progress, but the maturation of a repeatable, deployment-ready system configuration that will underpin future customer missions. It is a defining moment for the Meridian program and a testament to the precision and dedication of our team.

📷 : Kongsberg NanoAvionics

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

SpinLaunch has been named in @Via_Satellite's “10 Hottest Companies in Satellite for 2026.” https://t.co/6BaFhxHmNT

The recognition reflects continued progress on the Meridian Space constellation, including our reconfigurable reflectarray technology and a LEO architecture focused on performance, efficiency, and operator control.

[Kongsberg NanoAvionics @NanoAvionics]

We and @SpinLaunch have cleared multiple milestones in recent weeks towards its Meridian Space broadband megaconstellation for enterprise users:

— SpinLaunch completed lab testing of its novel reflectarray antenna, demonstrating the critical functions required for its low-mass, high-throughput satellites.

— Our teams successfully closed the Delta Design Review for SpinLaunch's First Customer Link mission, hosted on our standard MP42 microsatellite bus, and booked its launch.

— We concluded a FlatSat training session for SpinLaunch, so their team could perform hardware-in-the-loop testing and develop the software interface between their payload and our MP42 bus.

— First Customer Link satellite flight hardware entered production.

— We made substantial progress towards our new European satellite factory, which will house serial manufacturing lines for the initial 280 Meridian Space constellation satellites and other large customer orders. More on that next month, during our presentation at Space Tech Expo Europe.

Visit our blog below to learn how SpinLaunch's novel antenna and bent-pipe architecture, paired with our mass-efficient satellite buses, can deliver multi-Tbps of capacity in far fewer launches and at a fraction of the cost of traditional broadband constellations in low Earth orbit.

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

We’re building a new model for LEO satcom - and that vision just got a major boost! We're proud to announce we have closed $30M in funding to accelerate the deployment of Meridian Space, our cost-efficient, high-performance satcom constellation:

https://t.co/T6fxvkrfSU

[Invest Lithuania @invest_LT]

🛰️ From a @VU_LT lab to one of Europe’s largest #satellite manufacturing orders.

In 2014, @NanoAvionics started with one of #Lithuania’s first satellites.

Now it’s building 280 more under a €122.5M contract with @spinlaunch. ⤵️ https://t.co/8q2anirD4p

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

We’re beyond thrilled to announce @M_Ladovaz as our new CEO. With 25+ years in satcom and capital markets, his leadership uniquely positions SpinLaunch to scale its next-gen space systems - from kinetic launch to satellite connectivity.

Read more here: https://t.co/pn8WxlT8ae

[Kongsberg NanoAvionics @NanoAvionics]

While @spinlaunch is rethinking what's possible with lighter, more efficient satellite broadband constellations, our modular satellite buses are helping its Meridian Space constellation move fast without compromising reliability.

And whether it's enabling fast-moving constellations like Meridian Space or supporting entirely different missions in Earth observation, national security, or science, our standard satellite platforms are built to adapt.

Modular by design, they make it easy for missions of all types and sizes to achieve their mission success.

Learn more about the 280 satellite constellation we're building for SpinLaunch and our flight-proven small satellite buses in the comments below.

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

See how we’re deploying a #satcom network delivering Tbps of capacity in as few as 1 traditional launch. In parallel, we're conducting kinetic launch site readiness in Adak, AL to scale & sustain the network long-term. @KOGDefence @NanoAvionics @AleutCorp
https://t.co/pTVigSspG0

[David Wrenn @thisiswrenn]

Hey Eric, the constellation will ultimately be scaled and maintained using our kinetic launch technology, once operational. The orbital launch system and initial deployment of the constellation are parallel tracks to ensure the commissioning of each have independent critical paths and risk profiles. Launching initially on traditional rockets accelerates deployment, proving value and performance early while building toward the long-term vision. https://t.co/sRB0QL1zax

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

While the initial tranche of satellites will be deployed with a traditional rocket launch, to support future deployment of the Meridian Constellation via SpinLaunch kinetic launch, we’ve partnered with @AleutCorp and signed a land lease to begin the site readiness process for the Orbital Launch System site in Adak, Alaska.

Learn more: https://t.co/UDk0UCwLuZ

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

We’re excited to unveil Meridian Space - our highly differentiated satcom constellation enabling global connectivity with just a single traditional rocket, drastically reducing the cost and complexity of bringing the system to market.

Backed by @KOGDefence $12M investment and @NanoAvionics proven satellite manufacturing capabilities, today marks a critical milestone on our path to deliver affordable, high-performance connectivity to enterprise customers.

Read more about these latest advancement: https://t.co/3qTwMTF1aA

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

Think satellites can’t handle high-g environments? Think again!

We partnered with @Portland_State's @oregoncubesat program to spin their satellite to 10,000Gs, proving off-the-shelf spacecraft can be ruggedized for SpinLaunch’s revolutionary tech: https://t.co/qv6n9hZe5d

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

California’s space startups are turning sci-fi dreams into reality.

SpinLaunch plans to dispatch 200kg payloads from Earth’s surface at 2.2km a second, while AstroForge intends to mine precious metals from asteroids https://t.co/3qq2ERSq13 👇

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

We were honored to host General Michael Guetlein, VCSO of @SpaceForceDoD, at SpinLaunch HQ last week. The visit underscored the vital role of government-industry collaboration in driving innovation for defense and space.

We showcased how SpinLaunch’s integrated launch and space services align with national priorities, enabling more cost-effective and rapidly deployable solutions to meet critical operational needs.

[Emma Steuer 🧚🤖 @emmysteuer]

These are the coolest new ways to launch things into space (part 1)

[Meridian Space @MeridianSpace]

After 5 years in our Conant Street Headquarters, we’re excited to announce we've moved to the nearby Airway Office Park! While the team remains based in Long Beach developing advanced space systems, our launch-related technology & hardware is relocating to our world-class facilities at Spaceport America. #SpaceBeach

[Dr. Marcell Vollmer #StaySafe #CES2026 @mvollmer1]

The beauty of physics! 🚀

SpinLaunch is a giant vacuum centrifuge for launching 200kg satellites into orbit at 5,000 mph
>> It utilizes 4x less fuel, for 10x less cost!
Is this a threat to SpaceX?

Source: @cctech100 v/ @pascal_bornet

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