Company Performance Metrics
- John Gedmark: CEO and Co-founderPast Role: Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Executive Director
- Ryan McLinko: Co-founder and CTOPast Role: Planet, Spacecraft Engineer, Lead for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Teams
Astranis develops small communications satellites designed for geostationary and other high Earth orbits. The company manufactures software-defined satellites used for broadband connectivity, government communications, navigation resilience, and space-based infrastructure applications. Its MicroGEO platform is built to provide dedicated satellite
capacity for telecommunications providers, enterprises, and public sector organizations serving remote or underserved regions. Astranis also develops satellite systems with onboard propulsion, radiation-hardened electronics, and configurable bandwidth management technologies for mission flexibility. The company operates across spacecraft design, satellite manufacturing, launch coordination, and in-orbit operations through integrated engineering and testing capabilities. Its satellite network solutions support internet connectivity, defense communications, and resilient positioning and navigation services for commercial and government customers.