Sateliot Expands Its 5G Satellite Network with Five Next-Gen Satellites Built by Alén Space
- Peeush Srivastava
- Jul 4
- 3 min read
Sateliot is advancing its global 5G mission with five new satellites, developed in collaboration with Alén Space and set to launch in 2026. These next-gen low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites will boost connectivity for IoT and critical applications, featuring enhanced payloads for stronger communication in both civilian and security settings.
Barcelona, July 3, 2025 — Sateliot has taken another step forward in the deployment of its
satellite constellation by entrusting the manufacture of its next five satellites to the Spanish
firm Alén Space. These satellites, which will become part of its low-Earth orbit (LEO)
network, are scheduled for launch in 2026 and reinforce Sateliot's position as a dual-use
—civilian and defense— 5G satellite connectivity operator, in line with Europe’s strategic push
for space autonomy.
With this move, Sateliot continues to implement its roadmap to deploy a constellation of over
100 satellites, fully developed in Barcelona and validated by 3GPP—the international
telecommunications standards body—with the goal of delivering secure and interoperable
global coverage.
The new satellites, which will be manufactured at Alén Space’s facilities in Nigrán (Spain),
include significant enhancements compared to the models already in orbit, enabling
improved performance and greater payload capacity.
This architecture is capable of supporting advanced communication services in both civilian
contexts and critical security operations, territorial protection, or emergency response
scenarios. As such, it positions Sateliot as a key player in the European space ecosystem.
The collaboration with Alén Space is not new, as both companies previously worked closely
on the manufacture of the first four commercial satellites in the constellation, which were
successfully launched in August 2024 aboard a SpaceX rocket.
Sateliot already holds contracted commitments worth approximately €270 million with over
400 clients across 50 countries. On this foundation, the company projects revenue of €1
billion by 2030, consolidating its position as a pioneering European operator of global 5G
satellite connectivity.
“This project demonstrates that we are capable of building critical infrastructure from scratch
in Spain,” said Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Sateliot. “We have developed open and interoperable,
made-in-Spain technology that not only meets global connectivity needs, but also contributes
to European technological sovereignty.”
Guillermo Lamelas, CEO of Alén Space, stated: “We are proud to collaborate with Sateliot on
such an innovative and pioneering project, which will redefine the future of communications
from Spain. This agreement acknowledges the quality of the work carried out on the first
four satellites and strengthens our position as the most reliable small satellite manufacturer.”
About Alén Space
Alén Space specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of small satellites for a
wide range of applications. Headquartered in Nigrán (Spain), the company provides
cutting-edge technology for small satellite manufacturing and offers services for the
development of complete missions using CubeSats. Alén Space, part of the GMV Group since
2023, has a highly qualified team of engineers with extensive experience in small satellite
projects, offering the technological solutions and capabilities needed to support companies
and organizations aiming to launch space missions.
About Sateliot
Sateliot is launching the first LEO satellite constellation based on the 5G standard, enabling
unmodified commercial NB-IoT devices to connect from space. This breakthrough seamlessly
integrates terrestrial and satellite telecom and provides affordable IoT solutions for remote
areas, aligning with Sateliot’s mission to democratize global IoT access.
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+34 630 643 379 (Spain)
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