Astrocast

Astrocast is a Swiss satellite IoT company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chavannes-près-Renens (Lausanne area), Switzerland. The company operates an advanced nanosatellite network specifically designed to provide direct-to-satellite IoT connectivity for assets in remote areas beyond the reach of terrestrial mobile networks.

Astrocast's constellation of LEO nanosatellites enables bidirectional communication between ground-based IoT devices and the cloud, with acknowledged message delivery and low-power operation that extends sensor battery life significantly. The company serves industries such as maritime, agriculture and livestock tracking, environmental monitoring, land transport logistics, and oil and gas operations. Their ecosystem includes the Astronode S (a compact surface-mount module), the Astronode S+ (a ruggedized industrial device), and developer kits for prototyping.

Beyond hardware, Astrocast provides structured support through its Astropreneur Programs — tiered engagement pathways that guide customers from initial evaluation and proof-of-concept through full-scale deployment and industrialization. The company is backed by major European investors and has partnerships with global IoT integrators to accelerate adoption in underconnected regions worldwide.