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A Different Approach to Satellite Internet
While SpaceX's Starlink dominates headlines with its constellation of thousands of low-Earth orbit satellites, Astranis is taking a fundamentally different approach. Founded by Ryan McLinko and CEO John Gedmark, the company builds compact geostationary satellites weighing just 400 kg — roughly 1/20th the size of traditional GEO satellites — that orbit 35,000 km above Earth.
The advantage? A single Astranis satellite can provide dedicated internet coverage to an entire country or region, without requiring the massive constellations and ground infrastructure that LEO systems demand.
The Omega Platform
Astranis's next-generation Omega satellite platform, set to launch its first units in 2026, produces over 50 Gbps of bandwidth across both civilian and military Ka-band frequencies — five times the power of their first-generation satellites. This dual-use capability is driving intense interest from both commercial telecoms and the Department of Defense.
Connecting the Unconnected
Roughly 4 billion people worldwide still lack reliable internet access. Astranis's small, affordable, dedicated satellites can be deployed quickly to serve these communities — and the economics work at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions.
About John Gedmark & Ryan McLinko
John Gedmark (CEO) and Ryan McLinko co-founded Astranis to take a fundamentally different approach to satellite internet. Both formerly of Planet Labs, they set out to build compact geostationary satellites at a fraction of the size and cost of traditional GEO spacecraft, targeting the 4 billion people worldwide who still lack reliable internet access.
Their thesis was that a single small satellite in geostationary orbit could provide dedicated coverage to an entire country or region without requiring massive constellations or extensive ground infrastructure. This insight drove the development of Astranis's 400 kg satellites — roughly 1/20th the size of traditional GEO satellites — orbiting 35,000 km above Earth.
Under their leadership, Astranis has raised over $200M in its Series D alone, reaching a $2.8B valuation. Their next-generation Omega satellite platform produces over 50 Gbps of bandwidth across civilian and military Ka-band frequencies, attracting interest from both commercial telecoms and the Department of Defense.
Sources: Public press releases, SEC and state business filings, published interviews, news coverage, and company disclosures.
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