Blue Origin plans satellite swarm to serve data centers, governments

Blue Origin has announced plans for TeraWave, a large-scale satellite communications network comprising over 5,400 satellites, set to launch by the end of 2027. Unlike existing consumer-focused services like SpaceX’s Starlink, TeraWave targets high-capacity data users such as data centers, national security agencies, and global corporations. The network will feature a multi-orbit design with 5,280 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and 128 high-capacity satellites in medium Earth orbit (MEO). The MEO satellites are expected to deliver symmetrical data speeds up to 6 terabits per second using optical laser links, while the LEO satellites will provide speeds of 144 gigabits per second via radio waves. This architecture aims to offer ultra-high-throughput connectivity with rapid scalability and redundancy, especially benefiting remote and underserved areas where fiber infrastructure is limited. Blue Origin’s entry into the satellite internet market comes amid intense competition from established players and emerging state-backed