Astranis and MB Group Partner to Deliver Sovereign Connectivity to Oman
Astranis, the leader in small geostationary communications satellites, and The MB Group, a leading Oman-based conglomerate, today announced a strategic agreement for Oman’s first dedicated MicroGEO satellite. The satellite is contracted as part of Astranis’ Block 3 launch later this year.
Astranis Satellite Built for Alaska Completes Critical TVAC Test on First Attempt
Astranis announced today the successful completion of thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing for its first commercial MicroGEO satellite which is set to launch into orbit over Alaska in spring of next year. The satellite is earmarked for Pacific Dataport Inc. (PDI), a satellite middle mile provider headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.
Andesat and Astranis Sign Landmark Two-satellite Agreement to Expand Broadband Access in Peru
Astranis announced today it has signed an agreement to provide broadband capacity with Astranis MicroGEO communications satellites to Grupo Andesat (Andesat), a cellular services backhaul provider that connects cell towers in Peru to the internet backbone, in a new partnership that will bring broadband internet access to thousands of rural communities across Peru for the first time.
Astranis Moves Launch of First Commercial Satellite to Falcon Heavy
Astranis announced today that its first commercial communications satellite, set to provide service for Alaska from geostationary orbit, will now launch as a secondary payload on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on a direct-inject mission set for Spring 2022. The mission profile will allow the spacecraft to arrive at its orbital slot within days of launch and removes the need for a multiple-month orbit raise from a highly-elliptical geostationary transfer orbit (GTO).
Astranis has Started Building its Next Four Small Geostationary Communications Satellites for New Customers
Astranis announced today that it has started to build four new small geostationary communications satellites, three of which are already spoken for under signed deals with new, yet-to-be-announced customers. To kick off the manufacturing of these four satellites, Astranis has placed orders with many of its major component suppliers, committing over $30 million to start procuring long-lead hardware, confirm delivery dates, and accelerate timelines. The list of suppliers includes trusted aerospace vendors L3 Harris Technologies, RUAG Schweiz AG, Aitech Systems, Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace AS, and Moog, Inc.
Astranis Begins Final Assembly of Alaska Satellite Following Successful Test of Software-Defined Radio Payload
Astranis, the company building the next generation of telecommunications satellites, announced today that it has begun final assembly of its satellite for Alaska. The satellite is slated to ship out later this year for launch on a SpaceX rocket and begin service from geostationary orbit (GEO) in early 2022. This will be the first time Alaska has ever had its own dedicated satellite, providing broadband internet across the state.
Astranis Raises $250 Million From Top Growth Investors
Astranis, the company building the next generation of telecommunication satellites, today announced a $250 million Series C financing round, valuing the company at $1.4 billion.
