United States · Proposed orbital compute constellation
This project focuses on a proposed constellation of satellites for computing in space.
Blue Origin proposes up to 51,600 data-center satellites in sun-synchronous orbits from 500 to 1,800 km, with optical inter-satellite links and TeraWave or other mesh backhaul. Its September 18, 2026 amendment replaces horn antennas with parabolic antennas and updates the RF analysis while leaving the proposed constellation, orbital shells and planes, satellite count and payload architecture unchanged. The proposal does not establish authorization, funding or deployment.
Blue Origin · Regulatory proposal
Scope: Shared computing & storage · A shared computing or storage platform, or a program developing that infrastructure. Classification describes intended use, not operating capacity.
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Manual review with evidence gaps 29 Oct 2026. The current official FCC notice and retained September amendment confirm the proposed 51,600-satellite ceiling, 500–1,800 km sun-synchronous shells, directional TT&C bands and optical mesh architecture. The live ICFS case page was not readable in this review, so current docket disposition could not be independently rechecked; authorization, deployment and hardware remain unestablished. Primary body last observed not available. Source monitoring: unavailable. Source collection and substantive profile review are separate checks. Plans and dates may change.
FCC ICFS / Blue Origin filing (opens in a new tab)Verified announcements and milestones linked to this project, newest first.
The amendment replaces horn antennas with parabolic antennas and updates antenna specifications and RF analysis. Technical Annex A-1 expressly leaves the proposed constellation, orbital shells and planes, satellite count and payload architecture unchanged. The FCC case page records filing and status dates of September 18, 2026. This is an application amendment, not an authorization.
DarkSky International, Environment America and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility petitioned the FCC for a programmatic environmental impact statement covering orbital data centers. They also asked the agency to pause licensing while it evaluates cumulative effects, naming the pending SpaceX, Starcloud, Blue Origin and Cowboy Space proposals.
Secure World Foundation publishes its comments on Blue Origin’s proposed orbital data-center system.
Blue Origin’s application narrative is dated March 19, 2026 and proposes up to 51,600 orbital data-center satellites. This document date does not independently verify the FCC registry’s Date Filed.
