Interstellar Communication Holdings Announces Agreement with Alba Orbital to Launch icMercury Satellite via SpaceX
16 Agosto 2024 - 7:00AM
Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc. (the “Company” or
“Interstellar Communication”), a holding company that connects and
consolidates space-related companies, today announced that it has
signed a rideshare agreement with Alba Orbital, a global leader in
PocketQube launch services, to launch its first icMercury
PocketQube satellite via SpaceX in Q1 2025.
PocketQubes represent a revolutionary
advancement in satellite technology, offering a compact and
cost-effective solution for space research and exploration. Despite
their small size of 5 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm per unit (‘P’), PocketQubes
retain impressive capabilities, making them ideal for a wide range
of scientific, commercial, and educational applications. By
leveraging these compact satellites, organizations can access space
more affordably and efficiently than ever before.
The 1.5P PocketQube satellite is scheduled to
launch with Alba Orbital aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle in
Q1 2025. This announcement marks a significant milestone for
Interstellar Communication as it prepares to demonstrate icMercury
service from space for the first time. With this mission, icMercury
will showcase what users can access through the icMercury App via
personal satellite service in the future.
"The Alba Orbital team is excited to welcome
icMercury as our new rideshare customer," said Tom Walkinshaw,
Founder and CEO of Alba Orbital. "This collaboration is a great
example of how we’re enabling more innovative projects to reach
orbit and creating new opportunities for exploration and
discovery."
“In partnership with Alba Orbital, icMercury's
upcoming satellite launch via SpaceX represents a pivotal step
toward making space more accessible and eco-friendly,” said Lijie
Zhu, Chair of Interstellar Communication Holdings. “As your
personal messenger to space, icMercury connects people to the
wonders of the cosmos.”
About Alba Orbital
Alba Orbital (UK, USA, Germany) is the world’s
leading PocketQube company that has delivered 41 pico-satellites
on-orbit to date. Alba is a vertically integrated NewSpace company
‘democratising access to space’, providing turnkey solutions from
advanced pico-satellite platforms, low-cost launch opportunities,
and ground station services. Alba has worked with over 30 customers
across three continents, including prestigious clients such as
Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University and TU Delft.
For more information visit www.albaorbital.com.
Contact: Caius Reza, caius.reza@albaorbital.com.
About Interstellar Communication Holdings
Inc.
Interstellar Communication Holdings, Inc., a
Florida-registered company, is a holding company that connects and
consolidates space-related companies, enabling entrepreneurs and
investors to tap into the vast potential of the universe.
Interstellar Communication Holdings intends to provide an
affordable personal satellite service named icMercury for
stargazers, using Pocketqube technology and a customized user
platform. With this service, users will be able to access their
satellite and unlock the potential of the universe.
For more information, please visit www.icmercury.com.
Contact: info@icmercury.com
About icMercury
icMercury bridges the gap between human
curiosity and interstellar exploration. Inspired by the dynamic
Mercury planet, our platform brings the cosmos closer to everyone.
With innovative PocketQube satellite technology, we make space
exploration accessible, eco-friendly, and engaging for all. Our
vision is to create a community where space enthusiasts,
environmental experts, and everyday stargazers can connect, share,
and thrive.
The management team will present at the Emerging Growth
Conference at 11:25 am ET on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Register at
https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1674708&tp_key=7222943c7e&sti=interstellarcomms
to attend and receive updates.
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Communication Holdings' current plans and beliefs as of the date
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