Astrolink was a joint venture for a communications satellite system consisting of four satellites for providing worldwide internet access via satellite. The joint venture was formed in September 1999. It would have been the first system for satellite internet access. Three American companies and one Italian company were in the $1.3 billion joint venture, which included:
- Liberty Media, with a 31.6% share
- Lockheed Martin, with a 31.2% share
- TRW Inc., with an 18.6% share
- Telespazio, with an 18.6% share
