Arcturus, Astranis Space Technologies’ first MicroGEO satellite is undergoing vibe testing. (Image credit: Business Wire)
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Astranis Space Technologies is preparing to launch its latest satellite into orbit with plans to lease it exclusively to Alaska.
Astranis says the first MicroGEO satellite is ready for launch after successful completion of final testing.
When the satellite enters service later in the year, it will be leased exclusively to Pacific Dataport, Inc.
The company says it will have an immediate impact on bridging the state’s digital divide, and that the MicroGEO satellite is expected to triple the bandwidth currently available to the state.
It also aims to provide true broadband speeds and reliability to consumers at nearly half the cost of current services.
Pacific Dataport CEO Chuck Schuman says they hear from people who live every day in very secluded places in the state telling them how hungry they are for fast, reliable broadband internet.
“Complete and widespread coverage of Alaska has been our primary mission from the start and Astranis helps us achieve that,” Schumann said.
Arcturus, the first MicroGEO satellite from Astranis Space Technologies to test deployment of the final solar array.
More North News
-
Senator Sullivan tests positive for COIVD
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan has released a statement regarding his positive COVID test result.
-
Mat-Soo School has been shut down after a student fired a gun at his property
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Authorities have responded to a high school in Matt Sue after the school closed.
-
State House approves private car rental bill and moves to Senate
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The House of Representatives this week passed legislation aimed at bringing car rental networks into line with the regulatory framework for the Alaskan rental car industry, easing the regulatory burden on Alaskans, and helping the state reap millions in lost revenue.
-
Juneau Police have arrested a stalker accused under two arrest warrants
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – After Juneau police responded to a disturbance at the 1000 Street Salmon Creek Lane complex on Wednesday evening, 38-year-old William Ian Matthew Patterson was arrested based on two outstanding warrants.
-
Canada changes COVID test requirements to enter the country
TORONTO (AP) — Canada will no longer require pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travelers from April 1.
-
A man accused of killing a girlfriend and killing a dog in Kotlik
JONU, Alaska (KINY) – A grand jury in Bethel has indicted a Kotlik man accused of killing his girlfriend and killing the family dog.
-
Cash register theft at gunpoint from Togiak store, suspect in custody
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – A suspected armed robber has been arrested in the village of Tojiak, western Alaska, according to a letter sent Thursday by Alaska State Forces.
-
Juneau Police will conduct exercises with the National Guard next week
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Juneau Police conducted exercises last week with the US Navy, and another exercise is scheduled for next week.
-
Representative Promotes House Majority Call for $1,300 Check to Ease Energy
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – An Alaska state assembly majority is suggesting that residents receive a one-time check for energy relief, given the increase in oil and gas prices.
-
Alaska House Passes Campaign Contribution Limits Bill
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The Alaska Assembly has passed legislation that would put an end to individual contributions for candidates.
-
Appeals court overturns ruling blocking asylum route in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – A federal appeals court panel has overturned a decision denying land swaps aimed at allowing the construction of a road through the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge, an internationally recognized habitat for migratory waterfowl.
-
The United States got richer and better educated in the second half of 2010
New data from the Census Bureau shows that the United States has become richer, educated, and de-poverty over the second half of the last decade.