Deloitte launches Deloitte-2 and Deloitte-3 for Project Constellation

Deloitte placed two satellites, Deloitte-2 and Deloitte-3, into orbit as part of Project Constellation. The additions expand on-orbit space data collection and support software-only cyber defense capabilities for satellites already in orbit.

Deloitte-2 and Deloitte-3 launched March 29, 2026, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission carried payloads intended to increase space data collection capacity, with the stated purpose of addressing clients’ needs for space-based data and insights.

Project Constellation enables engineering and testing of a software-only on-orbit cyber defense capability. The capability was designed for deployment to satellites already in orbit and to improve cyber resiliency of legacy satellites; Deloitte-1 launched in March 2025 and delivered flight heritage for the on-orbit cyber defense capability described as Silent ShieldTM.

According to Deloitte, the new mission accelerates Project Constellation, which targets nine satellites in orbit. Brett Loubert, U.S. Space practice leader at Deloitte, said, “Deloitte-2 and Deloitte-3 go far beyond proving a concept; we're scaling our space capabilities to help our clients achieve their critical missions. This includes engineering differentiated payloads and the software that brings the data to life, expanding our space sensing and maturing Silent Shield to strengthen cyber resiliency in orbit. The result is more trusted space data and stronger on-orbit protections, so organizations can make faster, mission-focused decisions with even greater confidence.” Ryan Roberts, Space practice cyber leader at Deloitte, said, “Deloitte-1 has underscored what it takes to operate cyber capabilities in the real world of space where size, weight, power, latency and constrained compute change the playbook. With Project Constellation, we're building stronger on-orbit cyber defenses, including a software only version of Silent Shield for satellites already in service, protections that work across an entire satellite fleet and within each satellite, and AI/ML tools that identify anomalies and respond faster. These advancements help keep space missions operating by improving the availability and resilience of the cyber systems they rely on.”