Written by: Interstellar Communication Holdings
Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc. has announced a rideshare agreement with Alba Orbital, a leader in PocketQube launch services, to launch its first icMercury PocketQube satellite via SpaceX in the first quarter of 2025. PocketQubes represent an innovative advancement in satellite technology, providing a compact and cost-effective solution for various applications in space research and exploration. Measuring just 5 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm, these satellites maintain impressive capabilities suitable for scientific, commercial, and educational purposes, allowing organizations to access space more affordably and efficiently.
The 1.5P PocketQube satellite is scheduled for launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant milestone for Interstellar Communication as it prepares to demonstrate icMercury service from space for the first time. The upcoming mission aims to showcase the features available through the icMercury App, which offers personal satellite services. “The Alba Orbital team is excited to welcome icMercury as our new rideshare customer,” said Tom Walkinshaw, Founder and CEO of Alba Orbital. “This collaboration exemplifies how we’re enabling innovative projects to reach orbit and creating new opportunities for exploration and discovery.”
Lijie Zhu, Chair of Interstellar Communication Holdings, emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “icMercury’s upcoming satellite launch via SpaceX represents a pivotal step toward making space more accessible and eco-friendly. As your personal messenger to space, icMercury connects people to the wonders of the cosmos.”
About Alba Orbital
Alba Orbital, with operations in the UK, USA, and Germany, is recognized as the world’s leading PocketQube company, having successfully delivered 41 pico-satellites into orbit. The company aims to democratize access to space by providing turnkey solutions, including advanced pico-satellite platforms, low-cost launch opportunities, and ground station services. Alba has collaborated with over 30 customers across three continents, including renowned institutions such as Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University, and TU Delft. For more information, visit www.albaorbital.com.
About Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc.
Interstellar Communication Holdings, Inc., based in Florida, is a holding company that connects and consolidates companies in the space sector, enabling entrepreneurs and investors to explore the vast potential of the universe. The company plans to offer an affordable personal satellite service named icMercury for stargazers, utilizing PocketQube technology and a customized user platform. For further details, visit www.icmercury.com.
About icMercury
The icMercury platform aims to bridge the gap between human curiosity and interstellar exploration. Inspired by the planet Mercury, the platform seeks to make space exploration accessible and engaging for all. The vision is to foster a community where space enthusiasts, environmental experts, and everyday stargazers can connect, share, and thrive.
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Disclaimer
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Contact Information:
Interstellar Communication Holdings
Website: www.icmercury.com
Email: info@icmercury.com
Phone: +1 (646) 801-2803
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