Blue Origin to Launch 5,408 Satellites for TeraWave Communication Network
Blue Origin announced plans to launch 5,408 satellites to create the TeraWave communication network, serving data centers, governments, and businesses. Implementation is set to begin in Q4 2027, offering data speeds of up to 6 Tb/s.
The network aims to support approximately 100,000 enterprise customers. TeraWave is designed for large-scale data processing, coinciding with a push in the space industry for data centers to meet increasing demand from AI.
Blue Origin is also developing the Amazon LEO network, previously known as Project Kuiper, which will consist of 3,200 satellites. The New Glenn rocket will likely be used for TeraWave launches, but the service is not intended for individual consumers. Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and various Chinese companies is intensifying in the satellite communications market.
