SpinLaunch Selects Equinix to Deploy Global Ground Infrastructure for Meridian Space Constellation

Key Terms

low earth orbit (leo) technical

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the region of space close to Earth, roughly up to 2,000 kilometers above the surface, where most communication, imaging and weather satellites operate. It matters to investors because it is a fast-growing commercial zone — think of it as a crowded highway for satellites — creating opportunities in satellite manufacturing, launch services, broadband and data analytics while also bringing risks from congestion, debris, regulatory licensing and intense competition.

toroidal antennas technical

Toroidal antennas are radio antennas built around a doughnut-shaped (torus) structure that guides and radiates electromagnetic signals in a controlled pattern. For investors, they matter because this shape can reduce interference and pack directional performance into a compact form, improving wireless range, device size and energy use—factors that influence product competitiveness, manufacturing cost and market adoption in communications and sensing technologies.

teleports technical

A teleport is a ground facility that links satellites to the internet and phone networks, using large antennas, routing gear and power systems to send and receive data to and from space. For investors it represents critical infrastructure: its location, capacity and reliability determine how much traffic a satellite operator or service provider can handle, affecting revenue, operating costs and the resilience of communications—think of it as a post office and highway hub for space-based data.

satcom ecosystem technical

A satcom ecosystem is the network of satellites, ground stations, user terminals, service providers, equipment makers and the rules that let data and voice move through space and back to Earth—think of it as a postal system in the sky that delivers connectivity. Investors care because the ecosystem determines who can deliver services, how fast and reliably they scale, the capital and regulatory hurdles, and where revenue and risk are concentrated across makers, operators and customers.

Equinix’s global data center footprint solves key challenge in LEO gateway deployment, delivers secure, low-latency integration for enterprise and cloud customers

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SpinLaunch, a pioneer of next-generation space solutions, today announced it has selected Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX), the world’s leading digital infrastructure company, to support the global deployment of SpinLaunch’s Meridian Space satellite constellation. Through this agreement, SpinLaunch will leverage Equinix’s worldwide footprint of more than 280 interconnected data centers to rapidly deploy its ultra-compact teleports, addressing a longstanding challenge in deploying the ground infrastructure required to operate Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks.

Unlike traditional LEO systems that require complex and expensive gateway antennas deployed at greenfield sites, SpinLaunch’s unique fixed-track orbital architecture enables the use of lightweight and efficient 1D scanning toroidal antennas, significantly reducing the size, weight, and power requirements of gateway sites. Each SpinLaunch teleport occupies a footprint of roughly 90 square meters, a fraction of the size of conventional ground stations. This breakthrough results in easily deployed teleports at rooftops, data centers, and other existing sites, unlocking fast, flexible, and cost-efficient scaling of the ground segment.

“Selecting Equinix as the foundation for our global ground segment marks a critical milestone for SpinLaunch,” said Massi Ladovaz, CEO of SpinLaunch. “By working with Equinix, we’ve solved a core challenge in deploying global LEO infrastructure: securing scalable, reliable gateway sites across key regions – by placing our teleports directly within the world’s most connected data center ecosystem. It also brings real value to our customers by enabling secure, sovereign data pathways and seamless integration with enterprise and cloud networks - a foundational step toward a more resilient and connected satcom ecosystem.”

By co-locating teleports at Equinix facilities, SpinLaunch extends satellite connectivity directly into secure, high-performance environments where enterprises already operate their digital infrastructure. This eliminates the need for separate ground systems or complex backhaul, enabling seamless access to the Meridian network through existing cloud and data platforms. The result is faster service delivery, lower total cost of ownership, and stronger control over data security and sovereignty - critical advantages for enterprise, telecom, and government users.

SpinLaunch has already begun the selection process for its inaugural teleport, where a gateway will be installed to connect its First Customer Link (FCL) satellite. This site will serve as a demonstration of SpinLaunch’s gateway technology and establish a reference architecture for future global expansion.

About SpinLaunch

SpinLaunch is a space technology company revolutionizing how we access and operate in space. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, the company has demonstrated a fundamentally new approach to launch and satellite communications. In 2025, SpinLaunch unveiled Meridian, a next-generation satcom platform designed to dramatically lower the cost and complexity of deploying space infrastructure.

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