Astranis Unveils Larger, 'Omega' GEO Communications Satellite
The company plans to start launching the spacecraft for customers in 2026, with a prototype of the satellite to launch in 2025.
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The company plans to start launching the spacecraft for customers in 2026, with a prototype of the satellite to launch in 2025.
Astranis announced plans April 10 to deploy 50% larger broadband satellites from 2026 to offer five times more throughput, while still remaining far smaller than typical geostationary spacecraft to save costs.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he's worried funding constraints are keeping the service from transitioning quickly to more resilient space systems.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall explained that the "small decrease in the number for the Space Force" isn't itself quite reflective of reality, as there are mitigating circumstances that lessen the blow.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he's worried funding constraints are keeping the service from transitioning quickly to more resilient space systems.