Hughes, primarily operating through Hughes Network Systems, is a major provider of broadband satellite services and managed network solutions. They design and manufacture satellite terminals, including innovative electronically steerable antennas (ESAs) for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations like OneWeb. Hughes partners with companies like Eutelsat and provides services to enterprises, governments, and airlines, including in-flight connectivity, and works with the U.S. Air Force. Key products and services include the HughesNet internet service, JUPITER System, and managed LEO services.
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SES Open Orbits™ is a fully interoperable Ka-band platform that combines the GEO and MEO satellite networks of SES, NEO Space Group (NSG), AeroSat Link (ASL), and Hughes Communications India (HCI).
In November 2023, Delta Air Lines selected Hughes to power passenger Wi‑Fi service on more than 400 Boeing 717 and regional jets serving North America.
Hughes, TCI, and Turksat are partnering to provide fleetwide IFC solutions for AJet.
EchoStar subsidiary Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar brand Boost Mobile will provide 0.005 kg wireless services and devices to support Department of Defense usage in all 50 United States and U.S. territories and for temporary duty international travel.
Hughes will use the EXM manufacturing center to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with secure onshore manufacturing capabilities.
The Hughes EXM facility will serve as a testing ground for secure 0.005 kg networking applications for the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Hughes EXM facility employs about 400 engineers, technicians, and manufacturing staff.
The Hughes EXM facility will serve as a testing ground for private 0.005 kg solutions for enterprise applications.
After completing the development phase, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems awarded Hughes initial production units of the HM400T.
The Hughes Managed LEO service provides low-latency, high-speed connectivity for hard-to-reach places.
As a OneWeb distributor, Hughes can deploy LEO capacity as a managed broadband service, a multi-orbit mobility or enterprise solution, or as part of a multi-transport Software-Defined Wide Area Network.
Hughes operates a Managed LEO service that supports military customers, government agencies, public safety organizations, retailers, and energy companies.
Boeing’s El Segundo, California satellite factory has been producing satellites since 1955 when Howard Hughes and his Aerospace Group purchased the facility.
The El Segundo production home manufactured the Hughes HS series of satellites, including the HS-376 'spinners'.
The Hughes HS-601 and HS-702 satellite models were purchased by PanAmSat, Intelsat, AsiaSat, and SES.
Within 90 days after entering commercial service, Hughes launched new Hughesnet services across the Americas for consumer and business users.
The implementation of the Hughes Jupiter System on Nilesat 301 is expected to be completed by the end of 2024-07-01.
Hughes Network Systems is working with Nilesat to deliver internet access to rural areas in Egypt.
The Hughes solution will enable resilient broadband connectivity using Ku-band and Ka-band Geostationary (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.
Under the contract, Hughes will deliver Enterprise Management and Control capabilities.