Space on Demand provides a software-defined, rapidly deployable ground station network for low‑Earth‑orbit satellites, offering V‑band capability and multi‑band SDR support in under 24 hours.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
LEO satellite operators lose up to 48,000 daily data‑exchange opportunities because traditional ground stations are expensive, take weeks to install, and cover only a small fraction of the planet. Existing direct‑to‑Earth optical links add cost and require clear weather, while single‑band defense stations lack flexibility.
Solution
Space on Demand (DSN) offers a software‑defined, rapidly deployable ground‑station network that can be installed in under 24 hours and supports a full suite of frequency bands—including V‑band via a phased‑array reflector. Its proprietary SDR architecture allows remote reconfiguration of frequency and modulation, enabling high‑throughput gigabit links to LEO satellites from any location. The decentralized network provides global coverage through an expanding fleet of mobile and stationary stations, while a shared‑profit model lets station owners monetize excess capacity. An AI‑driven cloud mission platform orchestrates autonomous scheduling, real‑time data streaming, and optimal network utilization, delivering more than 24,000 daily passes and up to 50 % higher data exchange rates.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial and government LEO satellite operators, as well as ground‑station owners seeking to generate revenue from excess capacity.
Features
- Software‑defined radio (SDR) core that can be reprogrammed remotely for any frequency (UHF/VHF/LoRa/L/S/X/Ka) and modulation scheme
- V‑band capability via a phased‑array‑fed segmented reflector (1.2 m–3.6 m) with sub‑20 arcsec tracking accuracy
- Power‑independent operation (<200 W) for mobile or stationary deployments
- Cloud‑native mission control with AI agents, AWS data‑stream integration, and real‑time performance dashboards
- Shared‑profit business model delivering >50 % revenue share to ground‑station operators
- Private/defense clusters with isolated, multi‑band, intra‑band hopping for secure communications
- VLBI‑assisted tracking for precise orbit determination and space‑debris monitoring