Lacuna Space, alumni of ESA BIC UK, has successfully launched a new set of satellites as part of its Call of the Wild mission, a major milestone in scaling its direct-to-device (D2D) Internet of Things (IoT) network.

A Leap Forward in Satellite IoT
Launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9, the satellites carry Lacuna’s proprietary LoneWhisper® payload, enabling ultra-low-power sensors to transmit data directly to orbit, with no ground infrastructure required.

“From pilot projects to operational scale, this mission marks a turning point.”
– Rob Spurrett, CEO, Lacuna Space

With the highest-capacity direct-to-device LoRa® receiver in orbit, Lacuna is now positioned to support more devices, more reliably, across the globe. One of the most impactful applications of Lacuna’s technology is in water quality monitoring. By enabling sensors to send small, infrequent messages from remote locations, Lacuna is helping organisations track: borehole and well conditions (pH, turbidity, salinity), agricultural runoff and salinity and pollution in rivers and coastal zones.

“Lacuna Space is a prime example of UK innovation in satellite communications. With more launches planned this year, Lacuna is expanding its global reach, connecting sensors in the wild and solving critical challenges across agriculture, environmental monitoring, utilities, and beyond. We look forward to following their progress!” – Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive, UK Space Agency

Lacuna Space began its journey at ESA BIC UK at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in 2017. Today, the company is a tenant at STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, continuing to thrive within the Harwell Space Cluster, a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and collaboration.

“As a company that the ESA BIC UK program supported in its early stages, it is great to see Lacuna’s successful growth, development and continued engagement with the Harwell Space Cluster.” – Carl Savage, ESA BIC UK Program Manager.

Learn more about Lacuna Space’s mission and how their technology is transforming remote monitoring by visiting their website.