Solstar Space Company: WiFi for astronauts (1St Internet Service Provider in space) | Wefunder
The commercial space industry is growing, and while other companies are focusing on building spacecraft, we identified a gap in the market for secure space communications. We want to satisfy our customer's needs by providing them with reliable connections to people and their valuable assets in space from take off to landing
We flew our Schmitt Space Communicator SC-1x prototype onboard Blue Origin’s rocket ‘New Shepard’ on April 29th, and again on July 18, 2018. On the rocket's ascent, a Tweet sent via the onboard Solstar WiFi equipment connected to our satellites and became the first commercial Tweet posted from space
Both times we were able to demonstrate our WiFi hot spot service inside the crew capsule that can be used by WiFi-enabled payloads and payload specialists. We made history, and our Schmitt Space Communicator has been accessioned into the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s collection
Private researchers and companies on earth can’t communicate with spaceassets in a modern, convenient manner (like with their smartphones, tabletsor laptops)
Solstar’s high-speed, reliable, and easy-to-use space communications platform leverages the latest commercial satellite networks. The company's routers, WiFi hotspots, and satellite space communicators deliver internet to your desktop with 24/7 customer care
The only place in space with Internet is on the International Space Station and can onlybe used by a few people using government-owned satellites (TDRSS). NASA is retiring its own satellites and wants to purchase commercial satellite communications services. Solstar is in the prime position to provide these services to NASA
There's a reason why none of the new commercial space companies have developed their own onboard WiFi yet - the technology is really complex. It's not just the functionality of the equipment, but also the calibrations necessary to connect a rapidly-moving rocket to satellites
No company has the billion-dollar infrastructure of NASA that allows them to easily communicate with Earth. But this technology is massively important for the future of commercial space travel. It will make experiments, planning, and basic travel infinitely easier. As space travel becomes more popular, this communication will be vital to safe, widespread interstellar trips
This is where our founder, Brian Barnett, comes in. As a 30-year veteran of the commercial space industry who started his career at NASA, he's one of the few people on the planet qualified to lead the charge on this ambitious technology. This photo is of Brian on the Space Shuttle in 1991
Because there are only a few commercial space companies in the U.S., this experience is crucial to our success. Brian has built the relationships necessary to get in the door with these companies -- plus the technical expertise to deliver on those relationships
Dear Investors,
We at Solstar are very enthused to offer this opportunity to raise further investment on Wefunder. We had a successful raise in 2018-2019, and we have made tremendous progress because of your investment. With your generous support, in 2019 we achieved many of the goals we set out to accomplish. We filled in our management team, we continued to grow our business relationships with NASA, suppliers, and commercial space customers, we had a very extensive social media and marketing campaign, and we extended our market presence internationally. Recently, we have had an overwhelming number of requests from people like you who share our vision, and want to be a part of our journey to build a Space Wide Web. So, we have decided to pursue another raise
We are at an inflection point in the history of commercial space industry. Billions of dollars or private investment are flowing into the commercial space industry because of the vast opportunities to develop space resources. To do this, communications is key. That is why Solstar is leading the effort to provide commercial space communications, and there is no other company with the experience, know-how, and international network to make this happen
I, like many of you, have dreamed of being an astronaut since I was a boy watching the Apollo moon landings on black and white TV with my Mom and Dad. Well, I have done my best to follow my dream. I began trying to get a job at NASA starting in college. This was during the space shuttle days in the 1980s, and I wanted to be a commercial astronaut at NASA when this idea was just happening. During spring break my senior year, I went to see Deke Slayton, one of the original Mercury astronauts (The Right Stuff) who had his own rocket company at that time. His small company was not needing people, but he was so gracious and made some calls to his comrades at NASA Houston that day. No jobs to be had in Houston that trip
Then I moved to Huntsvil le, Alabama not knowing anyone, but with a graduate scholarship in hand and the will to find a NASA job. I was really feeling discouraged-- I needed to somehow get on base to interview at NASA but knew nobody there. So, one day, I called Deke Slayton back in Houston from a payphone in the university library. I asked him if he had any friends at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MFSC) that I could call to at least get on base and start a dialogue. He gave me a couple of managers' names, so I got on the phone and called them and was able to score some interviews. Five months later, I received that most beautiful call from Jim Downey at the Payload Projects Office welcoming me aboard at NASA. That was one of the best days of my life! I am forever grateful to Deke Slayton and Jim Downey! Rest in peace, both of you
My first day at NASA was January 5, 1987, an d I will always remember that day. I finally was given my big break
Solstar Space Company represents a culmination of my 30-year career at NASA, the mobile satellite services industry, and in the commercial space industry. Because of that experience, I think I’m the most qualified person on the planet to make the Solstar vision happen
In November last year, Solstar Space Company's Schmitt Space Communicator was accessioned into the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's collection. Dr. Martin Collins, curator of the museum's civilian application satellites collection, presented us with the official deed of gift accepting the donation in Washington, D.C. I'm proud of our accomplishments so far, but know we have a long way to go and with your help, we can make this happen
Thank you for taking the time to
evaluate the Solstar investment opportunity and for having the confidence in me and our team. I can assure you that if you invest, this will be an exciting ride as we help create commercial communications for the commercial space industry of the future together
Very Truly Yours,
M. Brian Barnett
President and CEO
We have proven our technology on three successful spaceflights. With a successful Wefunder raise, we'll dedicate most of the investment dollars to the product development of our software app, small satellite space communicators, flight communicators, and routers for space agencies and commercial space stations and spacecraft. We'll also be able to increase our sales and marketing efforts, allowing us to open more accounts with more commercial space companies
Solstar wouldn't have been possible even 10 years ago. But with the rise of private commercial space companies like Blue Origin, Space X, and Virgin Galactic, there's a new need for specialized services within space travel. As a service company, our revenue model will be either wholesale contracts or charging by usage, similar to the WiFi services provided on airplanes. This way, we'll be able to work with multiple contracts and bring in consistent recurring revenue
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