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Loft Orbital Expands Constellation Deals

May 1, 2023

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Loft Orbital shifts focus to full-service constellation deals.
Partnerships with EarthDaily Analytics and Altair highlight trend.
Company operates sovereign programs and dedicated satellites.
Loft Orbital provides ground systems and operational services.

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Strategic Implications

This shift may indicate a growing demand for 'constellations as a service', which could reshape the space industry by enabling companies to access data and analytics without owning the underlying infrastructure. Loft Orbital's expansion suggests a potential increase in the adoption of sovereign constellations, which could have significant implications for the industry's competitive landscape.

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What Happened

Full-Service Constellations Gain Traction In Space Industry

Loft Orbital is expanding its business model to include full-service constellation deals, providing customers with access to data and analytics without the need for owning and operating the underlying infrastructure. The company has partnered with EarthDaily Analytics to build and operate a 10-satellite constellation, and is also developing a similar constellation for the UAE-backed Altair. Loft Orbital’s shift in focus may signal a broader trend in the space industry, as reported by SpaceNews.

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