Chris Forrester
Astra hopes to launch 13,620 satellites for its broadband constellation
California-based aerospace company Astra plans to launch 13,620 satellites as part of its broadband constellation plan, according to its application to the Federal Communications Commission on November 4. Up until now, the company has focused on building and launching rockets. Its plan for its Astra Constellation has a goal of “providing global secure, high-bandwidth connectivity to enable communications services, environmental and natural resource applications, and national security missions.” Astra wants FCC permission to launch in three phases.