Lockheed Martin Corp. and Omnispace plan to build a global 5G satellite network. Rendering courtesy Lockheed Martin.
Tysons-based satellite telecommunications company Omnispace LLC has entered into a strategic alliance with Lockheed Martin Corp. to explore jointly developing a space-based 5G global network.
“Omnispace is fully committed to the vision of creating a new global communications platform that powers 5G connectivity directly to mobile devices from space,” Omnispace President and CEO Ram Viswanathan said in a statement. “We welcome Lockheed Martin’s holistic approach to complex systems and deep expertise in satellite technology and government markets, along with their commitment to creating innovative communication solutions.”
In a release issued Tuesday, the companies said that the proposed non-geostationary orbit satellite constellation’s 5G network would have the same capacity as leading mobile wireless phone carriers. It would offer worldwide connectivity to commercial and government customers, with “a wide range of civil and commercial applications,” including supporting defense communications.
