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Polish SatRevolution rely on Virgin’s LauncherOne to launch its Constellation of Constellations

July 5, 2021

Virgin Orbit announced it has signed a new MOU that will expand its relationship with SatRevolution, the low-cost small satellite manufacturer and space services company based in Wrocław, Poland.

The new agreement, which comes as two SatRevolution satellites are in the final countdown for launch on Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne system, lays the groundwork for the launch of hundreds of additional satellites as well as the joint development of integrated mission services, and other potential areas of collaboration.

SatRevolution’s first two STORK satellites are fully integrated into a LauncherOne rocket slated to launch to orbit from the Mojave Air and Space Port as soon as tomorrow morning. Per the MOU, SatRevolution has selected Virgin Orbit to support multiple additional missions to space each year through 2026, as the company works to develop and populate its “constellation of constellations,” including its STORK constellation and other potential constellations for the Internet of Things (IOT) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) applications.

Further expanding the two companies’ strategic partnership, Virgin Orbit and SatRevolution will also explore ways to streamline the broader space value chain for small satellites. These joint offerings could include hosted payload services on LauncherOne, turnkey solutions for rapid deployment of space services, and more.

Additionally, Virgin Orbit and SatRevolution will actively seek ways to further cultivate Poland’s rapidly growing space industry, such as pursuing new opportunities for in-country launch and mission services. Virgin Orbit and SatRevolution will also continue to collaborate alongside several of Poland’s top research universities as part of the Polish Mission to Mars consortium, which is working to develop a series of missions to the Red Planet.

SatRevolution co-founder and CEO Grzegorz Zwoliński said:

“This new agreement is the best thing that could happen to SatRevolution. The cooperation with Virgin Orbit will confirm SatRevolution both as a center of the Polish NewSpace industry and as a rapidly growing player in the global market. Both of our companies share the same desire to make space more accessible and therefore closer cooperation is the next natural step.”

Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart commented: “We enjoy a fantastic relationship with the folks at SatRevolution, as our two companies are well-aligned in our aspirations to drive forward the small satellite revolution. The Virgin Orbit team is excited about the opportunity to further our strategic partnership with Grzegorz and his team to collaborate, expand our offerings and make the benefits of space more accessible for people in Poland, in the U.S. and around the world.”

Takeoff for Virgin Orbit’s Tubular Bells: Part One mission is currently targeted for 6 AM – 8 AM Pacific (13:00 – 15:00 UTC) on Wednesday, June 30^th. The mission will be live-streamed on the company’s YouTube channel.