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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Gilat Stellar Blu is building system designs that reduce the impact of connectivity adoption and management for airlines.
Gilat Stellar Blu designs airborne connectivity systems that are long-lasting, upgradeable, and usable by multiple providers.
CEO Adi Sfadia acquired Stellar Blu to bolster Gilat’s in-flight connectivity and electronically steered antenna capabilities.
Stellar Blu was acquired by Gilat in mid-2025.
Sidewinder is a multi-orbit aero terminal developed by Stellar Blu.
Gilat Satellite Networks grew revenue by 48% in 2025 driven by in-flight connectivity technology and its acquisition of Stellar Blu.
The Sidewinder antenna acquired from Stellar Blu is compatible with the OneWeb constellation.
Gilat completed the acquisition of Stellar Blu in mid-2025.
Gilat Satellite Networks together with subsidiaries Gilat Wavestream, Gilat DataPath, and Gilat Stellar Blu offers integrated satellite communications solutions across multiple platforms.
Stellar Blu developed the Sidewinder terminal prior to becoming part of Gilat Satellite Networks.
The electronically steered array antenna used is the Sidewinder aero terminal by Stellar Blu Solutions, now part of Gilat.
The Stellar Blu platform has been selected by Intelsat, Panasonic, and OneWeb to provide next-generation SATCOM solution offerings.
Gilat expects annual revenues from the acquired Stellar Blu business to range between $100,000,000 and $150,000,000 starting in 2025 based on Stellar Blu’s existing backlog.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stellar Blu Solutions LLC.
Stellar Blu is on track to post annual revenues ranging from $100,000,000 to $150,000,000 beginning in 2025.
Gilat will pay Stellar Blu $98,000,000 after closing the transaction before the end of 2024 and up to $147,000,000 more over two years if the combined group achieves business and financial objectives.
Stellar Blu’s ESA-enabled terminal platform is designed to connect aircraft to Ku-band satellites in both geostationary orbit and low Earth orbit.
Gilat Satellite Networks announced plans on 2024-06-17 to acquire Stellar Blu Solutions in a deal worth up to $245,000,000.
Intelsat tested antenna technology from Ball Aerospace (which became part of BAE Systems in February 2024) and integration designs and hardware from Stellar Blu Solutions as part of its multi-orbit efforts.
OneWeb, Intelsat, and Stellar Blu successfully tested a hybrid satcom solution leveraging both LEO and GEO satellite networks during flight tests in February 2023.