UtilitySat-1
UtilitySat-1 is Astranis's first operational multi-mission MicroGEO spacecraft. Launched in December 2024, it uses software-defined Ku-, Ka-, and Q/V-band payloads and onboard propulsion to relocate or repoint for short-duration communications assignments around the geostationary belt.
Identity
- Aliases
- Astranis UtilitySatUtilitySat
- Name
- UtilitySat-1
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- UtilitySat-1 is Astranis's first operational multi-mission MicroGEO spacecraft. Launched in December 2024, it uses software-defined Ku-, Ka-, and Q/V-band payloads and onboard propulsion to relocate or repoint for short-duration communications assignments around the geostationary belt.
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.astranis.com/spacecraft
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 20, 2026 at 09:24:35 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 20, 2026 at 09:24:35 UTC
Other
- First Flight Date
- 2024-12-29
- Vehicle Code
- UtilitySat-1