Satellite cheaper than fiber
About Us
We are fundamentally changing the economics of the satellite communications industry by designing and manufacturing low incremental cost, rapidly deployed, high bandwidth, volume produced, small geostationary satellites.
Our Team
We are a team of industry pioneers with specialized expertise in satellite design and scalable manufacturing.
Chris McLain
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Innovative payload designer with 25 years of satellite experience
Corrie Lamkin
SYSTEMS
Expert bus designer with multiple satellites on orbit
Blue Canyon
Sam Walker
RF PAYLOAD
Skilled RF engineer with hands on circuit board experience
Travis Gildner
STRUCTURES
Leading designer of space structures and mechanisms
Jason Smith
POWER
Experienced power delivery and design engineer
Kevin Crandall
PRODUCTION
Proven leader of composite development and manufacturing teams
Bret Palmer
FINANCE
Seasoned startup and satellite finance expert
Caitlin Perez
RECRUITING
Startup talent acquisition professional
Our Partners
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December 20, 2024
Business Oregon
Business Oregon Awards $1.5 Million in Matching Grants to Support Small Business Growth
November 2024
Satellite Mobility World
With AscendArc's CEO Chris McLain... Tiny But Mighty: How Small GEOs May Reshape the Satellite Industry
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AscendArc Office
10140 SW Allen Blvd, Suite C
Beaverton, OR 97005
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