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Meridian Space spins out of SpinLaunch to develop 250-satellite broadband constellations

Meridian Space is separating from kinetic launch technology developer SpinLaunch to independently pursue flat, reflect-array satellites designed to launch up to 250 at a time on a Falcon 9. The company is targeting governments, regional satellite operators and telecom companies with turnkey networks priced below $1 billion.

Discovered 2026-09-28T06:05:19.606479-07:00 | 2026-09-28T06:05:19.606479-07:00

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Meridian’s planned separation gives the satellite communications venture an independent path to funding and commercialization while SpinLaunch continues separately.
The proposed flat-satellite architecture is designed to deploy as many as 250 spacecraft on a single Falcon 9, a scale intended to support global broadband coverage.
Meridian is pursuing a turnkey model—spacecraft, launch procurement and ground-segment integration—for sovereign and commercial customers at a stated price below $1 billion.

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