Logos Space Gets FCC Approval for 4,000+ Satellite Constellation

Logos Space has received FCC approval to deploy a constellation of 4,178 satellites, marking a significant milestone for the enterprise-focused satellite internet startup and positioning it as a direct competitor to established players like SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper.

The FCC granted Logos Space a license to operate in the Ka-, Q-, and V-bands, enabling the company to build what it describes as a multigigabit connectivity network designed specifically for enterprise customers. The approval, posted February 4, represents a validation of Logos’s novel approach to satellite communications, which emphasizes resilience to jamming and electronic warfare—a key differentiator in an increasingly crowded market.

Leadership and Backing

The company is led by Milo Medin, former vice president of Wireless Services at Google, and Rama Akella, who previously co-led Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell initiative and served as systems director for Amazon’s Project Kuiper. This experienced leadership team brings deep expertise from the industry’s most successful satellite ventures.

Logos Space is backed by US Innovative Technologies (USIT), the investment firm led by Thomas Tull, which invested $50 million in the company last year. Peter Tague, managing partner at USIT, noted that the approval “meaningfully advances Logos’ deployment roadmap” and reflects the importance of secure, resilient communications infrastructure.

Technical Innovation and Spectrum Strategy

Logos distinguishes itself through technical innovations designed to provide jamming-resistant communications. The constellation will operate in seven orbital shells ranging from 870 km to 925 km altitude and employs narrow beams and highly spread control signals to withstand interference and electronic warfare attempts.

“Use of narrow beams and highly spread control signals enables us to withstand jamming and interference and continue to function. Our orbits and the ability to communicate straight up—even in equatorial areas—mean terrestrial jammers suffer significant attenuation at these frequencies,” explained Medin.

The company secured a binding technical compatibility agreement with Iridium in January for operations in the 23.18-23.38 GHz band, which enabled the FCC to grant a waiver allowing Logos to operate in Ka-band on an unprotected, non-interference basis.

Development Timeline

Logos originally applied to the FCC for 3,960 satellites but amended its constellation plans to the approved 4,178-satellite configuration. The company is currently in a competitive process to select a bus manufacturer, with a decision expected later this year. Launch contracts, which will determine the deployment schedule, are also being finalized. Unlike some competitors, Logos does not plan to deploy demonstration satellites.

The approval positions Logos Space in a competitive landscape where Starlink has deployed over 9,422 satellites as of January 2026 and other enterprises pursue their own constellation strategies. With enterprise connectivity as its primary target market, Logos is carving a specialized niche within the broader satellite internet industry.

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