Astranis
Astranis, based in San Francisco, specializes in building low-cost, dedicated communications satellites to enhance global internet access, focusing on geostationary satellites for diverse clients including governments and Fortune 1000 companies.
Company Overview
Astranis is an industrials company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in building dedicated, low-cost communications satellites. The company focuses on providing reliable, affordable internet access to regions and customers that lack such facilities. Astranis operates in the aviation and space sectors, primarily serving small to medium-sized countries, Fortune 1000 companies, and the US Government.
Services
Astranis provides dedicated satellites to a range of customers, including national governments and large enterprises. The company employs proprietary software-defined radio payloads in its satellites, which are launched into geostationary orbit. Services include reliable internet connectivity solutions, satellite-based broadband for underserved regions, and specialized national security applications. Astranis is currently advancing with ten commercial programs and has raised over $500 million from investors.
Partnerships
Astranis has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings. Notable collaborations include working with Apco Networks to launch two satellites dedicated to providing affordable broadband internet in Mexico by 2024. Additionally, Astranis is partnering with Anuvu to create the Anuvu Constellation, a fleet of high-throughput MicroGEO satellites designed to offer high-speed connectivity for passengers in the air and at sea across America and globally. The company is also expanding its partnership with Orbits Corp to launch a satellite dedicated to the Philippines.
Innovation and Technology
Astranis is at the forefront of satellite technology innovation. The company has developed next-generation satellites weighing only 400 kg, featuring a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Astranis announced the UtilitySat, which is set to be the world's first multi-mission geostationary satellite. Additionally, the company will launch the first-ever internet satellite dedicated to the Philippines in 2024. Through these innovations, Astranis aims to significantly enhance global internet connectivity.
Market and Reach
Astranis primarily serves markets in the United States, America, and Canada. The company's scalable satellite technology allows it to provide services in specific regions, targeting areas that lack reliable internet infrastructure. Astranis' market reach also includes the aviation, maritime, and national security sectors, with ongoing projects such as the Anuvu Constellation aimed at enhancing connectivity across the contiguous United States and beyond. The company has sold over $1 billion in satellite services in the past two years.