Magnestar, founded in Toronto in 2021, is a company addressing signal interference in the space sector. They have created a "clearing house for signals," a software platform (24/7x) that uses AI and computational astrophysics to predict interference events and maintain space-to-Earth connectivity for satellite operators, military personnel, and regulators. Magnestar has received several awards, including the SATELLITE 2023 Startup Award, and is sponsored by the ESA. Key words associated with Magnestar are: signal interference, space situational awareness, satellite communication, and AI.
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Magnestar has a nine-person staff with Ian Service serving as infrastructure director and first hire with a network security specialization.
Magnestar won a $100,000 equity investment in July after winning the Best of the Fest title at Startupfest.
Magnestar is working with the University of Regina in Saskatchewan to develop a small satellite component to assess the source of interference.