A Santa Fe startup that helps people connect to out-of-this-world technologies is the first-ever Inno Madness champion.
Solstar Space Co. beat Build With Robots in the final round of voting to take home the crown. The friendly, bracket-style contest got underway at the start of March with 16 New Mexico startups. The goal was to showcase a variety of innovative tech startups across the state (click here to read more about Inno Madness).
Solstar’s innovations focus on internet connectivity.
The internet might be widespread on earth, but connections can be limited in space. That means operators of satellites and other space objects may not be able to consistently send or receive data from their airborne technology. Solstar, formed five years ago, offers solutions via devices that are meant to facilitate space-based connectivity.
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ABOUT SOLSTAR SPACE
Solstar Space is the leading commercial space-based connectivity company pioneering the use of persistent communications services for all types of on-orbit assets including satellites, space stations, launch vehicles, and more. We provide an internet connection between spacecraft and Earth-based payload managers, satellite operators, and enable communications for crewed missions in sub-orbit, LEO, and cis-lunar and lunar surface operations.
Our fast, reliable services, space-tested routers, WiFi access points and hotspots, and space-based satellite data relays are being developed to deliver on-orbit connectivity and are supported by 24/7 customer care. These devices are installed on satellites and spacecraft prior to launch to keep crew, spacecraft, and Earth-based satellite operations teams connected. Visit https://www.solstarspace.com.
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