Astranis Given Extension on Experimental License

Non-geostationary orbit startup Astranis Space Technologies received more time for tests and demos of its Demosat-2 satellite star tracking and telco capabilities, said FCC Office of Engineering and Technology experimental authority approval Friday. Astranis said the satellite was to be launched Oct. 1, and had received experimental authorization to run through April 2, but ultimately didn't go up until Jan. 12. The new approval is for six months commencing June 15.