Additional Launch Capacity Secured for LizzieSat with Vaya Space
Sidus Space has signed a launch agreement with Vaya Space for four launches over multiple years, providing additional launch capacity for Sidus' LizzieSat spacecraft.
“As we progress toward launching LizzieSat, we are pleased to expand our launch options that will enable us to meet the robust demand for our satellite services."
Carol Craig, Sidus Founder and CEO.
Sidus Space recently announced a launch agreement with SpaceX for a total of 5 expected launches in the next 13-15 months. In addition, as an ISS implementation partner, Sidus also has the ability to launch from the ISS which creates multiple paths to orbit for LizzieSat with the signing of this launch agreement with Vaya Space.
LizzieSat is Sidus’ 100kg (220 pound), partially 3D printed, small satellite for its planned multi-mission LEO satellite constellation. Sidus Space has an approved International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Spectrum license for multiple altitudes and inclinations. LizzieSat satellites will fly custom payloads tailored to maximize customer return on investment.
Additional Launch Capacity Expands Options for Sidus Space
“As we progress toward launching LizzieSat, we are pleased to expand our launch options that will enable us to meet the robust demand for our satellite services, one of the many Space-as-a-Service solutions we deliver to the growing space ecosystem,” said Carol Craig, Sidus Founder and CEO. “As part of our mission of ‘Bringing Space Down to Earth’, securing multiple paths to orbit ensures the flexibility to meet our customer’s mission schedules.”
"We are excited to work with Sidus Space to provide sustainable space access and reliable delivery of their innovative satellite constellation,” said Brent Willis, Chief Executive Officer of Vaya Space.
Sidus Space has a broad range of Space-As-a-Service offerings including space-rated hardware manufacturing, design engineering, satellite manufacturing and platform development, launch and support services, data analytics services and satellite constellation management.
Vaya Space competes in estimated $1 trillion small satellite low earth orbit launch sector. Vaya’s unique vortex-hybrid rocket engines overcome the costs and other issues associated with traditional liquid bi-propellant rockets to transform the safety and affordability of the industry, and its engines utilize more than 2 million bottles’ worth of recycled thermoplastics per launch.
(Source: Sidus Space news release, Images from file)