Astranis upgrades Falcon 9 contract to dedicated mission for six MicroGEO satellites

Astranis has amended its SpaceX contract so its fourth launch, set for 2028, becomes a dedicated Falcon 9 mission carrying all six Block 4 MicroGEO satellites directly to GEO via an Impulse Helios upper stage. The launch will bring Astranis' fleet to 16 satellites.

• 2028 launch will carry six MicroGEO satellites directly to GEO
• Astranis fleet to reach 16 satellites after Block 4
• Deal amends an initial SpaceX contract signed in late 2024
• Astranis backlog of commercial contracts exceeds $1 billion