The Evolution of the Satellite Economy

In 2022, a record 186 rocket launches signaled a space renaissance.

On the a16z Podcast, Astranis co-founder John Gedmark discusses satellite innovations, market players, competition, and the mission to provide internet access to 4 billion underserved people.

Topics Covered:
00:00: Emergence of the commercial space industry
04:19 - The rise of private companies and startups in space
07:29 - Technological advancements fueling space innovation
09:41 - Geostationary orbit satellites
13:17 - Challenges with operating satellites in geo orbit
15:53 - Earth orbit (LEO) VS. geostationary orbit (GEO)
17:52 - How satellite technology can bridge the digital divide
22:57 - Solving the 4 billion person global connectivity problem
25:40 - Government as a buyer of satellite services
31:29 - The technological updates needed in satellite technology
33:19 - Opportunities in the satellite and space industry

Resources:
Learn more about Astranis: https://www.astranis.com
Find John on Twitter: https://x.com/Gedmark?s=20

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