Sateliot expands its 5G constellation with five new satellites manufactured by Alén Space
July 3, 2025
Sateliot has taken another major step forward in deploying its satellite constellation by commissioning Alén Space to manufacture five new units. These satellites, which will be part of its low Earth orbit (LEO) network, are scheduled for launch in 2026. The initiative strengthens Sateliot’s role as a dual-use (civil and defence) 5G satellite connectivity provider, aligned with Europe’s commitment to achieving strategic autonomy in space.
With this move, Sateliot continues to execute its roadmap to deploy a constellation of more than 100 satellites, built with proprietary technology developed entirely in Barcelona and validated by 3GPP — the international body that governs telecommunications standards — to ensure secure and interoperable global coverage.
The new satellites, to be manufactured at Alén Space’s facilities in Nigrán (Spain), include significant improvements over the previously deployed models. Enhancements include increased payload capacity for optimised performance in orbit.
This architecture is designed to deliver advanced communications services not only in civil environments but also for critical security operations, territorial protection, and emergency response. It further reinforces Sateliot’s position as a key player in the European space ecosystem.
Long-time partnership
The partnership between Sateliot and Alén Space is not new. Both companies already collaborated closely in the development of the first four commercial satellites in Sateliot’s constellation, which were successfully launched in August 2024 aboard a SpaceX rocket.
Sateliot currently has committed contracts worth around €270 million with more than 400 clients across 50 countries. Based on this foundation, the company projects reaching €1 billion in revenue by 2030, consolidating its position as Europe’s pioneering operator of global 5G satellite connectivity.
“This project proves that in Spain we are capable of building critical infrastructure from scratch,” said Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Sateliot. “We’ve developed open and interoperable made-in-Spain technology that not only addresses the need for global connectivity, but also contributes to Europe’s technological sovereignty.”
Guillermo Lamelas, CEO of Alén Space, added: “We’re proud to collaborate with Sateliot on such an innovative and pioneering project that will redefine the future of communications from Spain. This agreement is a recognition of the quality of our work on the first four satellites and further strengthens our position as the most reliable small satellite manufacturer.”