Myriota Foresees Needing 180 Satellites Over 15-Year Span

Myriota anticipates putting up more than 198 satellites over a 15-year period for its planned satellite mobile service constellation, including replacements and potential failures, it told the FCC International Bureau last week. With an estimated three-year satellite lifetime, it will need 180 satellites over a 15-year period, with a 10% margin, it said Friday. Each satellite will have two types of propulsion systems -- one that can be used for collision avoidance and the other intended for station-keeping, it said.