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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).

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.3May 30, 2024SES launches SES Open Orbits™ IFC Network

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.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.2May 29, 2024AJet selects TCI in partnership with Turksat + Hughes for IFC

Hughes, TCI, and Turksat are partnering to provide fleetwide IFC solutions for AJet.

RelationshipsValue 4.2May 29, 2024AJet selects TCI in partnership with Turksat + Hughes for IFC

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.

RelationshipsValue 4.0May 15, 2024EchoStar awarded a U.S. Navy contract to provide 5G smart devices + services for DoD + others

Hughes will use the EXM manufacturing center to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with secure onshore manufacturing capabilities.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 26, 2024Hughes opens a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility + private 5G incubation center

The Hughes EXM facility will serve as a testing ground for secure 0.005 kg networking applications for the U.S. Department of Defense.

CapabilityValue 4.0Apr 26, 2024Hughes opens a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility + private 5G incubation center

The Hughes EXM facility employs about 400 engineers, technicians, and manufacturing staff.

CapabilityGrowthValue 3.0Apr 26, 2024Hughes opens a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility + private 5G incubation center

The Hughes EXM facility will serve as a testing ground for private 0.005 kg solutions for enterprise applications.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.6Apr 26, 2024Hughes opens a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility + private 5G incubation center

After completing the development phase, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems awarded Hughes initial production units of the HM400T.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 11, 2024Hughes contract from GA-ASI for next-generation UAS SATCOM

The Hughes Managed LEO service provides low-latency, high-speed connectivity for hard-to-reach places.

CapabilityValue 2.2Apr 3, 2024Hughes ESA Terminal Receives Eutelsat OneWeb Approval Enabling Worldwide LEO Connectivity

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.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.6Apr 3, 2024Hughes ESA Terminal Receives Eutelsat OneWeb Approval Enabling Worldwide LEO Connectivity

Hughes operates a Managed LEO service that supports military customers, government agencies, public safety organizations, retailers, and energy companies.

GeneralValue 2.0Apr 3, 2024Hughes ESA Terminal Receives Eutelsat OneWeb Approval Enabling Worldwide LEO Connectivity

Boeing’s El Segundo, California satellite factory has been producing satellites since 1955 when Howard Hughes and his Aerospace Group purchased the facility.

CapabilityGrowthGeneralValue 3.0Mar 25, 2024Forrester’s Digest: Boeing to boost satellite manufacturing plus Dish + DirecTV latest

The El Segundo production home manufactured the Hughes HS series of satellites, including the HS-376 'spinners'.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 25, 2024Forrester’s Digest: Boeing to boost satellite manufacturing plus Dish + DirecTV latest

The Hughes HS-601 and HS-702 satellite models were purchased by PanAmSat, Intelsat, AsiaSat, and SES.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 25, 2024Forrester’s Digest: Boeing to boost satellite manufacturing plus Dish + DirecTV latest

Within 90 days after entering commercial service, Hughes launched new Hughesnet services across the Americas for consumer and business users.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Mar 19, 2024Hughes JUPITER 3 delivering a new era of connectivity

The implementation of the Hughes Jupiter System on Nilesat 301 is expected to be completed by the end of 2024-07-01.

PlanValue 4.0Mar 18, 2024Nilesat Upgrades Egypt Satellite Network with Hughes

Hughes Network Systems is working with Nilesat to deliver internet access to rural areas in Egypt.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 18, 2024Nilesat Upgrades Egypt Satellite Network with Hughes

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.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Feb 22, 2024Hughes Awarded a Contract by SES Space & Defense for Multi-Orbit Auto-PACE Solution

Under the contract, Hughes will deliver Enterprise Management and Control capabilities.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 21, 2024Hughes to support SES Space & Defense’s + AFRL’s DEUCSI program
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