Stellar Blu is a US-based avionics solution provider specializing in developing next-generation satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals, particularly electronically steered array (ESA) solutions, for the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market. Their "Sidewinder" terminal is designed for commercial and military aircraft, supporting multi-orbit (LEO and GEO) operations. Stellar Blu partners with companies like BAE Systems, Boeing, OneWeb, Intelsat, Panasonic and Satcom Direct, to deliver high-bandwidth connectivity solutions for mobility platforms.
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The February flight tests used Intelsat’s Bombardier CRJ-700 regional jet outfitted with an electronically-steered antenna built by Stellar Blu and OneWeb.
Stellar Blu anticipates a full suite of supplemental type certificates (STCs) for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer airframes after the 2023-04-01 in-service evaluation.
The agreement between Satcom Direct and Stellar Blu was announced at the Middle Eastern Business Aviation Association meeting in Dubai.
OneWeb and Stellar Blu Solutions achieved a milestone on 2022-05-28 by delivering high-speed, low-latency inflight LEO satellite connectivity to a commercial airliner.
OneWeb and Stellar Blu Solutions (formerly GDC Advanced Technology) signed a Joint Development Agreement in November 2021 during the APEX Show.
OneWeb and Stellar Blu Solutions successfully delivered high-speed, low-latency inflight LEO satellite connectivity to a commercial airliner on 2022-05-28.
The Ball Aerospace–Stellar Blu Ku-band terminals are optimized for Low Earth Orbit networks and are compatible with multi-orbit constellations including LEO, MEO, and GEO configurations.
Stellar Blu is developing the aircraft integration package and internal avionics to support Ku-band connectivity to LEO, MEO, and GEO networks.