John Gedmark
John Gedmark is the Co-founder and CEO of Astranis, a role he has held since founding the company in 2015. Under his leadership, Astranis has become a prominent player in the satellite industry, focusing on developing small, cost-effective geostationary satellites to provide internet access to underserved regions globally. He has overseen significant milestones, including securing a $1 billion order backlog and successfully launching commercial satellites. John Gedmark co-founded Astranis in 2015 and currently serves as its CEO, leading the company to develop small, cost-effective geostationary satellites. Under his leadership, Astranis has secured over $750 million in funding and successfully launched its first commercial satellite, Arcturus, in 2023. Prior to Astranis, Gedmark co-founded and was Executive Director of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation from 2007 to 2012, playing a key role in advocating for the commercial space industry. He was also recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2017 for Manufacturing and Industry. Gedmark's vision continues to drive Astranis's mission to connect underserved regions globally through innovative satellite technology.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Astranis in 2015 and serves as CEO, developing small, cost-effective geostationary satellites.
- Secured over $750 million in funding and launched the first commercial satellite, Arcturus, in 2023.
- Co-founded and was Executive Director of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation from 2007 to 2012, advocating for the commercial space industry.
- Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2017 for Manufacturing and Industry.
About Astranis
Astranis, founded in 2015, is in the satellite internet industry. They build small, low-cost geostationary satellites (MicroGEO) to provide affordable, high-speed internet to underserved regions and governments. Core features include rapid deployment and dedicated bandwidth, benefiting telecommunication companies, ISPs, and government agencies by bridging the digital divide.