Connecting the Unconnectable — From Space
Lacuna Space provides ultra-efficient, direct-to-satellite connectivity for IoT sensors; enabling data transmission from even the most remote places on Earth.
Who we are
Lacuna Space is a UK-headquartered satellite communications company delivering low-power, direct-to-orbit IoT connectivity using our proprietary LoneWhisper® technology.
From environmental sensors in Arctic tundra to smart meters in off-grid villages, we connect devices where terrestrial networks can’t — reliably, affordably, and at scale.
Our solution is the result of over eight years of development, €20 million+ in investment, and collaboration with space and technology leaders across Europe. Today, Lacuna supports customers in smart agriculture, environmental science, utilities, marine monitoring, and more.
Where the magic happens!
Our headquarters is located at the Harwell Space Cluster in Oxfordshire — the heart of the UK’s space innovation ecosystem and home to the European Space Agency’s Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT).
This location puts us at the centre of global satellite innovation, surrounded by partners, collaborators, and a thriving start-up community.
We also have a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Netherlands, extending our reach into Amsterdam’s thriving IoT developer community.
Our Executive Team
Rob Spurrett
CEO, Co-founder
Rob has a track record of successfully growing companies in the Space industry and guiding Lacuna’s journey from start-up to scale-up.
Thomas Telkamp
Head of R&D, Co-founder
Thomas is a pioneer in satellite IoT who has shaped Lacuna’s vision and technology from the very beginning.
Fernando Rodriguez
CTO
Fernando combines deep technical expertise in satellite and RF systems with a drive for innovation to turn Lacuna’s ideas into world-class solutions.
Jon Pearce
CCO
Jon brings energy and experience in scaling technology businesses, and is passionate about extending the world’s IoT coverage.
Our supporters
Lacuna would like to extend a massive thank-you to all the organisations and supporters that have helped us through these first few years and without them we would not have been able to get this venture off the ground (literally)!
European Space Agency
Many thanks to the European Space Agency, in particular their ARTES team who provided the technical and business support and to help us on our way, and were ready to embrace smaller, cheaper, faster approaches to accessing space.
UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency was also instrumental in funding some of the early risk reduction activities, which then enabled us to bring in third-party investors to the business.
ESA Business incubation centre UK
It seems like a whole life-time ago, but back in March 2017, the ESA Business Incubation Centre in the UK was the first to support us at our proof-of-concept stage. Industry experts told us it couldn’t be done. We thought otherwise and ESA helped us prove it. So much has happened since then!