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Five satellites manufactured by Alén Space successfully launched into orbit for Sateliot's ...
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Five small satellites built by Alén Space launched successfully for Sateliot's Draconis mission, enhancing its 5G NTN IoT network capacity and connection frequency in non-terrestrial coverage areas in Europe. The new satellites reduce pass times and improve onboard technology, supporting Sateliot's goal to scale satellite connectivity as a natural extension of terrestrial mobile networks.
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The faster production and launch of these satellites open urgent routes for you to partner with mobile operators and extend IoT services beyond terrestrial limits in Europe. You must now prepare for integration opportunities as this space-based 5G technology becomes a key part of telecom networks.
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