Lacuna Space Boosts Rural Connectivity with New Satellites for Smart Farming

Bringing resilient, global IoT coverage to the most remote farms, fields, and infrastructure

Lacuna Space, a leader in low-power satellite connectivity successfully launched two new satellites aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission in June 2025. These new additions to the Lacuna satellite constellation are designed to significantly enhance Internet of Things (IoT) coverage for agricultural applications—especially in regions with limited or no traditional connectivity.

From soil moisture sensors to grain silo monitoring, the agricultural sector is increasingly reliant on data to deliver efficiencies, grow profits, reduce inputs and meet sustainability targets. However, rural and remote locations often suffer from patchy or nonexistent mobile or broadband coverage, limiting the adoption of precision farming technologies. Lacuna’s satellite-enabled network changes that.

Connecting What’s Been Out of Reach

The newly deployed satellites enable ultra-low-power IoT devices to transmit small amounts of data from anywhere in the world—without the need for cellular infrastructure or expensive, power-hungry satellite terminals.

This advancement opens the door to a wide range of use cases in agriculture, including:

• Soil moisture monitoring for smarter irrigation scheduling

• Remote weather stations for hyper-local forecasting

• Tank and trough level monitoring for water management

• Grain storage telemetry to prevent spoilage and loss

• Fence line security and livestock movement detection

• Agri-environmental compliance data collection in hard-to-reach areas

A Simple, Affordable Approach to Global Connectivity

Lacuna’s system works with off-the-shelf LoRaWAN® sensors and transmits data via the company’s satellite network back to the cloud. This means farmers and agronomists can continue using familiar sensor platforms with no need for major infrastructure investment.

Importantly, Lacuna’s network is designed for low power and long battery life, making it especially well-suited for remote deployments with minimal maintenance.

Bridging the Digital Divide in Agriculture

“Connectivity shouldn’t be a barrier to innovation in farming,” says Rob Spurrett, CEO of Lacuna Space. “With these new satellites in orbit, we’re bringing reliable, affordable IoT coverage to even the most isolated agricultural sites. This is a step-change for smart farming, enabling better decision-making, more efficient resource use, and higher yields—anywhere on Earth.”

Want to See It in Action?

Lacuna is actively working with partners across the agri-tech sector to trial and deploy real-world use cases. If you’re a sensor developer, agri-tech provider, or farmer interested in deploying satellite-connected IoT solutions, we want to hear from you.

For more information, visit www.lacuna.space or contact us to explore how Lacuna’s technology can help your agricultural business thrive—no matter how remote.

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