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| type | entity_type | name | parent_organization | domain | status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entity | protocol | TeraWave | Blue Origin | space-development | announced |
TeraWave
Type: Satellite constellation (communications layer) Parent: blue-origin Status: Announced January 2026 Architecture: 5,408 satellites designed for enterprise-grade connectivity Performance: Up to 6 terabits per second Strategic positioning: Communications/relay layer beneath project-sunrise compute layer
Overview
TeraWave is Blue Origin's satellite constellation designed to provide the data pipe for space-based compute infrastructure. Unlike consumer broadband constellations, TeraWave is explicitly positioned as enterprise infrastructure — the network layer in a vertically integrated stack that includes launch (New Glenn) and compute (Project Sunrise).
Architecture
The TeraWave + Project Sunrise architecture is disclosed as two separate layers:
- TeraWave: Communications/relay layer (data pipe)
- Project Sunrise: Compute layer (processing)
This separation mirrors AWS's approach of building comprehensive platform layers rather than optimizing individual services.
Timeline
- 2026-01-XX — TeraWave announced by Blue Origin
- 2026-03-19 — Project Sunrise FCC filing submitted (compute layer)
- 2026-03-20 — NASASpaceFlight coverage of TeraWave in context of New Glenn manufacturing acceleration
Strategic Context
TeraWave represents Blue Origin's entry into the satellite constellation market, but with a different value proposition than Starlink or OneWeb. Rather than direct-to-consumer connectivity, TeraWave is infrastructure for space-based compute — "space AWS" rather than "space internet."
Sources
- NASASpaceFlight, March 20, 2026: "Blue Origin ramps New Glenn manufacturing cadence and unveils TeraWave connectivity ambitions"