Spanish satellite startup Sateliot and space engineering firm PLD Space have agreed to launch two 5G satellites in what will become the first fully private space mission carried out exclusively by Spanish companies.
Under the agreement, the two satellites will be placed into low Earth orbit by 2027 using PLD Space’s Miura-5 rocket, a partially reusable launch system designed for commercial missions.
The partnership comes as European nations aim to strengthen their own space capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign providers in the rapidly expanding satellite communications sector.
Sateliot is working toward building a large satellite network and plans to deploy up to 100 satellites by 2028 as part of its long-term strategy to deliver global 5G connectivity from space.
The mission is also expected to support Europe’s ambitions for technological independence while expanding secure telecommunications infrastructure.
PLD Space, which achieved Europe’s first fully private rocket launch in 2023, continues positioning itself as a future competitor in the global commercial launch market.