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Closed startup

2005 – 2010

ProtoStar

Short-lived satellite company

BermudaTelecoms

Founded: 2005
Closed: 2010
Lifespan: 5 years
Employees: 22
Country: Bermuda
City: Hamilton
Sector: Telecoms

In brief

ProtoStar was a short-lived satellite company based in Hamilton, Bermuda. It was founded in 2005 and shut down in 2010. It used to be found at protostarsat.com.

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