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Rivada’s Outernet is a unique, high value, secure network that can be integrated into turn-key solutions for government or commercial costumers requiring ultra-secure transmission for some percentage of their data.

One key strategy emerging is the convergence of GEO, MEO and LEO satellites to meet diverse user needs. End users prioritize seamless connectivity and expect service providers to handle the technical aspects of satellite orbits. GSOA Webinar with Ronald van der Breggen, CCO of Rivada Space Networks.

On the last day of the Munich Security Conference, Torsten Kriening spoke with Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada Space Networks about the demands for secure data communication and the current status of the Outernet development by Rivada Space Network.

With the “OuterNET™”, consisting of 600 satellites, Rivada Space Networks wants to build a European communications network for companies and governments. The Handelsblatt journal editorial team learnt why this is necessary from Declan Ganley, CEO of the German satellite operator Rivada Space Networks.

Rivada Networks’ CEO and Executive Chairman, Declan Ganley, considers the increasing convergence of terrestrial and satellite networks, and discusses the creation of Rivada’s OuterNET™, a secure, global communication network of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Will the OuterNET spark a new era of hyper-connected communication and what will the future of enterprise connectivity look like as a result?

2023 was quite a year for the companies with heavy bets in Low-Earth Orbit. Eutelsat completed its deal for OneWeb. Amazon launched its prototype satellites for Project Kuiper. Telesat swapped manufacturers to move forward with its Lightspeed network. Starlink continued to launch satellites at a dizzying rate. Add to that new players such as E-Space and Rivada are also looking to make an impact as the world seems to be going LEO.

We welcomed the German journalist Thomas Magenheim in our brand new office in Munich. Clemens Kaiser discussed with him the business model of the OuterNET and the differences to the Starlink model as well as regulatory and investment topics.

Three words that are essentially guaranteed to brighten someone’s day in the world of IoT (the Internet of Things): “Full global coverage.” That’s one of the golden tickets, so to speak.

Mark Rigolle, CCO Rivada Space Networks discussed with Cyril Dujardin, General Manager, Connectivity Business Unit, Eutelsat and David Bruner, CEO and Principal Consultant, Aviation Communications Advisors (ACA) discussed the future of the satellite industry and the market conditions at the Avia Satellite Industry Forum in Singapore.