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TeraWave

by Blue OriginUS

Provide enterprise-grade symmetrical connectivity for mission-critical links.

ProtoStage 2 of 5

Announced January 2026; deployment begins Q4 2027.

Updated 21 Jan 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · First TeraWave satellites launched
  1. TeraWave constellation announced21 Jan 2026Complete.
  2. First TeraWave satellites launchedTarget Q4 2027Not yet reached.
  3. Initial operating constellation (50%+ deployed)Target 2029Not yet reached.

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  1. Q4 2027First TeraWave satellites launched (next)
  2. Q4 2027TeraWave constellation deployment begins
  3. 2029Initial operating constellation (50%+ deployed)
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