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OQ Technology confirms successful launch of Tiger - 4 LEO satellite

June 14, 2023

OQ Technology is excited to announce the successful launch of its new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite, Tiger-4 on board SpaceX Transporter-8 rideshare mission using the Flacon 9 rocket. This  state-of-the-art satellite further strengthens OQ Technology’s innovative satellite network, bringing the company one step closer to achieving global coverage for its pioneering 5G NB-IoT services.

The launch took place successfully on June 12th, 2023, and the satellite was deployed from the rocket into orbit.

The satellite signal was successfully detected and acquired by the Vilnius ground station the next day. It is currently operating nominally.

OQ Technology made a major announcement earlier this year, detailing its goal of expanding its constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites from three to ten. The company is now well on track to achieving this objective, with the successful launch of the Tiger-4 satellite representing a significant milestone in OQ's mission to provide ubiquitous coverage of 5G NB-IoT connectivity to government and enterprise clients on a global scale.

The new satellite has been designed with standard 5G NTN protocol considerations to support seamless integration and interoperability within terrestrial IoT ecosystems as set by 3GPP. It provides valuable solutions for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) with reliable solutions for critical IoT applications.

By working with notable partners OQ Technology reinforces its commitment to delivering robust, reliable, and technologically superior services.

Omar Qaise, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at O Technology, said: “We are proud and delighted to announce the successful launch of our new Tiger-4 satellite. The advanced features and technologies of the satellite are a testament to the skill, commitment, and expertise built up within our team. Tiger-4 showcases the cutting-edge engineering and technical capabilities we now possess, enabling us to design and build world-class space technologies. This satellite brings OQ a step closer to having a comprehensive network supporting our commercial growth plans.”