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TeraWave
Type: Satellite communications network
Operator: Blue Origin
Status: Announced (January 2026)
Scale: 5,408 satellites
Throughput: Up to 6 Tbps
Overview
TeraWave is Blue Origin's enterprise-grade satellite communications network, announced in January 2026. It serves as the communications relay layer for Project Sunrise, Blue Origin's orbital data center constellation.
Technical Specifications
- 5,408 satellites
- Enterprise-grade connectivity
- Up to 6 Tbps throughput
- Integrated with Project Sunrise compute layer
Strategic Role
TeraWave is the middle layer in Blue Origin's three-tier vertical integration strategy for orbital compute: New Glenn launch capability (bottom), TeraWave communications relay (middle), and Project Sunrise compute infrastructure (top). This architecture mirrors SpaceX's Starship + Starlink + Starcloud stack.
Timeline
- 2026-01 — TeraWave announced (5,408 satellites, 6 Tbps throughput)
- 2026-03-19 — Project Sunrise FCC filing references TeraWave as communications relay layer