Cape Canaveral’s Sidus Space Receives FCC Approval for Space-to-Space Data Relay Capability for LizzieSat

By  //  January 31, 2025

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Sidus Space officials announced the Federal Communications Commission’s approval of the space-to-space data relay module for the Sidus Space LizzieSat constellation. (Sidus Space image)

Sidus Space officials announced the Federal Communications Commission’s approval of the space-to-space data relay module for the Sidus Space LizzieSat constellation.

Obtaining this FCC license marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to enhance global connectivity and space data transfer and expand the operational capabilities of its LizzieSat fleet.

By incorporating this advanced technology, Sidus Space is staged to provide robust, high-quality, rapid-delivery data services across remote locations, improving data transmission for commercial, government and defense applications worldwide.

“This FCC authority to deploy our satellite with space-to-space data relay solution ensures compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements and strengthens Sidus Space’s AI-driven capabilities, enabling LizzieSat to deliver enhanced data and analytics quickly for mission-critical services,” said Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space.

“Sidus continues to expand our constellation with a focus on innovation and reliability, and this capability will further empower our customers with access to seamless, global intelligence in our increasingly interconnected world.”

Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space, said, “This FCC authority to deploy our satellite with space-to-space data relay solution ensures compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements and strengthens Sidus Space’s AI-driven capabilities, enabling LizzieSat™ to deliver enhanced data and analytics quickly for mission-critical services.”

Jim Larson, Senior Vice President of AI Advancement Strategies of Sidus Space, added, “We believe LizzieSat is the only known commercial small satellite platform to harness the powerful combination of rapid direct-to-user data transfer capability and on-orbit Artificial Intelligence.

“This upgrade to LizzieSat-3 will ultimately allow Sidus to provide data vital to organizations utilizing direct-to-device hardware, including first responders like CalFire, aerospace and aviation companies, and other organizations with access to satellite receivers. Sidus is excited to be at the forefront of the expansion of AI capabilities in the marketplace and this incredible technology movement.”

Sidus Space is a space mission enabler providing flexible, cost-effective solutions, including custom satellite design, payload hosting, mission management, space manufacturing, and AI-enhanced space-based sensor data-as-a-service.

With its mission of Space Access Reimagined, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and optimizing space system and data collection performance.

With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities.

For more information, visit: www.sidusspace.com.

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