Anuvu and Silicon Valley-based Astranis are to launch the first two MicroGEO High Throughput Satellites (HTS) in the Anuvu Constellation in early 2023, with six more to follow.
The Astranis satellites can be built in months, not years, and will be dedicated to Anuvu’s aviation and maritime customers, providing high-performance connectivity over North America and the Caribbean.
“We aim to expand our connectivity network in a way that is scalable and agile for our mobility customers” said Josh Marks, CEO, Anuvu. “Astranis and its MicroGEO satellites will offer Anuvu customers freedom from decades-long contracts or outdated legacy systems. Most significantly, they are quick to market, have a mission life of seven to ten years, and can be controlled and updated from the ground, enabling our mobility clients to pivot their business model as new technology is introduced.”
“The world’s demand for connectivity is insatiable,” added John Gedmark, CEO, Astranis. “Our MicroGEO satellites offer affordable, dedicated connectivity that can be built and deployed quickly. We are excited to kick off a long-term partnership with Anuvu and believe that this model will help customers like Anuvu provide next-generation services all over the world.”
“The Anuvu Constellation continues the expansion of our layered capacity model and lays the groundwork for a global hybrid network that will include GEO, LEO, and MicroGEO capacity,” continued Marks. “The satellite world needs to move faster, and our fully managed, vertically integrated and rapidly scalable solution gives our clients the connectivity they need today and in the years to come.”
