Astranis Alaska internet satellite malfunctions, backup planned
The Arcturus satellite is seen en route to geosynchronous orbit.AstranisSatellite internet service provider Astranis said Friday its first commercial satellite in orbit, which was intended to provide coverage to Alaska, has malfunctioned. A backup satellite is planned for the spring.It's an early setback for a unique approach to providing internet service to underserved communities in remote locations. Astranis announced in May that Arcturus was working "perfectly" and could begin servicing Alaskans as soon as…