TECHNOLOGY

A Young Visionary's Plan to Keep Satellites Always Connected

Palo Alto, USAFri Jul 11 2025

The Problem

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

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.

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questions

    Is Apolink's rapid funding and development part of a larger, hidden agenda in space technology?
    Could Apolink's satellite network be used for secret government surveillance, despite claims of commercial use?
    How does Apolink's approach to satellite connectivity differ from existing solutions, and what are the potential drawbacks?

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