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UtilitySat is the World's First Multi-Mission GEO Satellite

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Tom Patton
Aug 14, 2023
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A new type of geostationary satellite dubbed UtilitySat has been introduced by Astranis, which is calling the new spacecraft the "Swiss Army Knife" of GEO satellites.

"Astranis does not build traditional GEO satellites. From day one we knew there had to be a better way, and we’re doing it."

John Gedmark, Astranis

John Gedmark, CEO of Astranis, said in a po…

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