Astranis clinches $115 million Taiwan deal despite satellite setback

Astranis clinches $115 million Taiwan deal despite satellite setback

Astranis has signed a $115 million deal to deliver Taiwan’s first dedicated communications spacecraft, amid an issue with a separate small geostationary satellite launched late last year. The post Astranis clinches $115 million Taiwan deal despite satellite setback appeared first on SpaceNews.

Chunghwa Telecom to launch Taiwan's 1st dedicated satellite with Astranis - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) Taiwan-based telecom service provider Chunghwa Telecom Co. recently signed a strategic agreement with Astranis Space Technologies Corp., an American satellite start-up, to develop the first dedicated compact geostationary orbit (MicroGEO) satellite for Taiwan.

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Chunghwa Telecom and US-based Astranis sign strategic agreement to launch Taiwan’s first dedicated satellite, enhancing network resilience

Chunghwa Telecom and US-based Astranis sign strategic agreement to launch Taiwan’s first dedicated satellite, enhancing network resilience

Chunghwa Telecom + Astranis sign strategic launch agreement for Taiwan’s 1st satellite – SatNews

Chunghwa Telecom has signed a strategic partnership with U.S. satellite innovator Astranis to bring a dedicated MicroGEO satellite to Taiwan—with features such as rapid deployment, high performance, and exceptional reliability, this satellite will significantly expand satellite capacity over Taiwan. The satellite is scheduled for launch by the end of this year, with full bandwidth availability as early as next year. It will be the first communic…