A Young Visionary's Plan to Keep Satellites Always Connected

The Problem

Satellites often lose connection when they are not in sight of ground stations, a phenomenon known as "dead zones."

The Solution: Apolink

Apolink, founded by 19-year-old Onkar Singh Batra, aims to solve this issue by deploying a network of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to maintain 24/7 connectivity.

The Vision

• Mission: Ensure satellites never lose connection.
• Technology: Uses a mix of lasers and radios for seamless communication.
• Launch Plans:
• Demo mission in 2026.
• Full network of 32 satellites by 2029.

The Founder

• Onkar Singh Batra:
• Age: 19
• Background:
• Developed InQube, India's first open-source satellite, in 12th grade.
• Taught space technology to engineering students.

The Team

• Small but experienced.
• 4,000-square-foot lab for testing and integration.

The Impact

• Secured over $140 million in agreements.
• Backed by Y Combinator and several angel investors.
• Partners: Companies in Earth observation and communication.

The Future

Apolink is set to revolutionize space communication, making it more reliable and efficient.