From the beginning, Astranis committed to building a satellite that would work in space, aiming to prove their capabilities at the lowest possible cost.

Astranis built their prototype satellite in an apartment, demonstrating that fundamental elements can be simple and flexible when creating a demo rather than a production application.

When building hardware, the most challenging part is not just creating it but also shipping it, which often requires being on-site at the factory.

Astranis built a test satellite during YC for under $50,000, demonstrating that it's possible to launch a satellite without the typical high costs associated with such projects.

Manufacturing large rocket structures is challenging, but small rocket components can be assembled by hand without heavy machinery.

You can build the most advanced equipment at the largest scale, but if you can't get it where it's needed when it's needed, it doesn't exist.

Astranis aimed to build a fully functioning satellite in three months during their Y Combinator batch, a timeline significantly shorter than the typical years required for satellite development.

Astranis built their first prototype satellite quickly and successfully showcased it at demo day, which became a key example for new founders on what can be achieved in three months with ambition and hard work.

During their Y Combinator program, Astranis aimed to build a prototype satellite in three months, a task that typically takes years for other companies.