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Hughes Space and Comms. Co (Hughes Satellite Systems)

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Hughes Space and Communications (later Hughes Satellite Systems) was a leading manufacturer of commercial communications satellites. It built various spacecraft for the U.S. government, corporations, and nations worldwide, including weather satellites and specialized instruments for civilian and military programs. In 2000, Boeing acquired Hughes Space and Communications, incorporating it into Boeing Satellite Systems. Associated keywords: communications satellites, spacecraft manufacturing, space-based communications, satellite technology.

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History · 1 eventOct 1, 2000 · Boeing acquires Hughes Space and Communications
United States
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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

1 event

  1. Oct 1, 2000Acquisition

    Boeing acquires Hughes Space and Communications

    Source
    Acquirer
    Boeing
    Acquired organization
    Hughes Space and Comms. Co (Hughes Satellite Systems)
    Event context

    Boeing acquired Hughes Electronics Corporation's satellite manufacturing business, Hughes Space and Communications Company, in 2000 (~$3.75B including related Hughes space/communications units), forming what became Boeing Satellite Systems -- a separate transaction from Raytheon's 1997 acquisition of Hughes' core defense/aerospace business.

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