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Lacuna Space

OPERATING 11-50 EMPLOYEES

Operates a low-Earth orbit satellite network providing direct-to-device IoT connectivity for remote sensors using its proprietary LoneWhisper protocol based on LoRaWAN

ABOUT

Lacuna Space operates a direct-to-satellite IoT connectivity network, enabling battery-powered sensors in remote locations to transmit small data messages via low-Earth orbit cubesats. The company's proprietary LoneWhisper technology is built on the LoRaWAN protocol, allowing devices to operate for up to five years on a single battery without cellular coverage or mains power. Lacuna serves customers in smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, utility metering, and marine applications. Founded in 2016 under ESA's Business Incubator at Harwell, the company has received over €20 million in investment co-funded by the UK Space Agency and ESA, and contracted Spire Global to build and operate six dedicated IoT constellation satellites.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Low-cost, simple and reliable global connections to sensors and mobile equipment
Cloud-based IoT data platform for device management, data routing, and delivery of satellite-received sensor data
Intelligent node software managing sleep/wake cycles, data buffering, uplink timing, and frequency adaptation for satellite-connected devices
Proprietary satellite IoT connectivity protocol enabling ultra-low-power direct-to-satellite data transmission using LoRa-based LR-FHSS
Plug-and-play battery-powered IoT starter kit with built-in sensors for prototyping and deploying satellite-connected devices
Low-cost, simple and reliable global connections to sensors and mobile equipment
LOCATIONS
Harwell, GBR
HQ - R27 Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX
Utrecht, NLD
Lacuna Space B.V., Vondellaan 74, 3521 GH Utrecht
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OVERVIEW
Founded 2016
HQ United Kingdom
Type Private Company
LEADERSHIP
CEO, Co-founder
Head of R&D, Co-founder
Jon Pearce
CCO
CLASSIFICATION
DATA QUALITY
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Last Verified Jun 3, 2026