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Astrocast

operating 11–50 employees

Operates a nanosatellite IoT network providing bidirectional, low-power satellite connectivity for remote asset tracking and monitoring across maritime, agriculture, and industrial sectors

About

Astrocast operates a low-Earth orbit nanosatellite constellation providing bidirectional IoT connectivity for remote and underserved regions worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered near Lausanne, Switzerland, the company designs, assembles, and operates its own 3U cubesat-class satellites, with 18 currently in orbit. Astrocast holds commercial access to L-band spectrum through a strategic alliance with Thuraya, and developed the Astronode S module in partnership with Airbus and CEA/LETI, an ultra-low-power surface-mount device for IoT applications. The network serves industries including maritime shipping, agriculture, environmental monitoring, utilities, and mining.

Products & Services

Compact ceramic patch antenna optimized for the Astrocast L-band network
LEO nanosatellite constellation of 18 satellites providing bidirectional global IoT connectivity
Ultra-low-power surface-mount satellite IoT module for integrated device designs, developed with Airbus and CEA/LETI
Industrial satellite communication device for direct installation and connectivity

Locations

Chavannes-près-Renens, Switzerland HQ

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Overview

Founded 2014
HQ Chavannes-près-Renens, Switzerland
Type Private Company

Leadership

Fabien Jordan
CEO & Co-Founder
Kjell Karlsen
CFO
Eric Ménard
Vice President Strategy & Business
José Achache
Chairman

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