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GovSat

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GovSat is a Luxembourg-based satellite operator and service provider, functioning as a public-private venture between the Luxembourg government and SES. It focuses on delivering secure, reliable, and accessible satellite communication services to governmental and institutional users, particularly for defense and civilian security applications. Its GovSat-1 satellite offers high-powered, fully steerable spot beams in X and Mil Ka-Band, along with a global X-band beam, and is equipped with anti-jamming technology. GovSat's services include satellite capacity and coverage, anchor and teleport services, secure hosting solutions, and end-to-end solutions, catering to land, air, and maritime Gov&Def segments.

commercialFounded 2015
Betzdorf, Luxembourg
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Luxembourg used its national telecommunications provider to develop and launch GovSat, which provides military communications services to NATO and the European Union.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jun 15, 2026The Budapest Maneuver: why small nations need their own “little NASA”

The new ground stations will be used for Luxembourg’s GovSat-1 satellite services in X-band and Military Ka-band frequencies.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Feb 27, 2024SES and HITEC Collaborate with Luxembourg DoD to Strengthen SATCOM Ground Infrastructure

The new ground stations will be used for Luxembourg’s GovSat-1 satellite services in X-band and Military Ka-band frequencies.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Feb 26, 2024Luxembourg DoD Partners with SES and HITEC to improve SATCOM ground infrastructure

The new ground stations will be used for Luxembourg’s GovSat-1 satellite services in X-band and Military Ka-band frequencies.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Feb 22, 2024Luxembourg DoD Partners with SES and HITEC to Augment SATCOM Ground Infrastructure

GovSat-1 features high-power X-band and Military Ka-band beams.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jul 5, 2023SES Space & Defense awarded $134 Million from U.S. DoD for global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement

SES Space & Defense will leverage the GovSat-1 satellite, which features high-power X-band and Military Ka-band beams, to provide secure satellite communications service for the BPA.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jun 29, 2023U.S. DoD awards million$$$ to SES Space & Defense

SES Space & Defense will supply DoD X-band communications provided by the GovSat-1 satellite.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Jun 28, 2023SES wins $134 million DoD contract for X-band satellite communications

The GovSat-1 satellite operates in the X-band and military Ka-band.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jun 28, 2023SES wins $134 million DoD contract for X-band satellite communications

GovSat-1 features high-power X-band and Military Ka-band beams.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jun 28, 2023U.S. DoD Awards USD 134 Million Global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement to SES Space & Defense

GovSat operates the GovSat-1 satellite and GovSat-1 is entirely dedicated to government and military missions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Jun 28, 2023U.S. DoD Awards USD 134 Million Global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement to SES Space & Defense

The EMSA agreement includes access to the GovSat-1 satellite’s military Ka-band and GovSat’s secure mission operations center in Europe.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.5Mar 30, 2022SES To Enable European Maritime Safety Agency RPAS Operations Via Satellite + Acquires DRS Global Enterprise Solutions

GovSat will provide OQ Technology with access to its satellite capacity, operate the satellite hub infrastructure, and provide uplink services.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 3, 2021OQ Technology + GovSat Collaborating On IoT Solutions For Defence + Government

GovSat operates high-powered, fully-steerable spot beams in X- and Mil Ka-Band and a global X-Band beam.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 3, 2021OQ Technology + GovSat Collaborating On IoT Solutions For Defence + Government

OQ Technology and GovSat signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing and testing satellite-based IoT and machine-to-machine products aimed at defence and government sectors.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 3, 2021OQ Technology + GovSat Collaborating On IoT Solutions For Defence + Government

OQ Technology and GovSat signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing and testing satellite-based IoT and machine-to-machine products aimed at defense and government sectors.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Sep 29, 2021OQ Technology and GovSat sign MOU to collaborate on IoT products for defense and government sectors

GovSat will provide OQ Technology with access to its satellite capacity, operate the satellite hub infrastructure, and provide uplink services.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 29, 2021OQ Technology and GovSat sign MOU to collaborate on IoT products for defense and government sectors

GovSat operates high-powered fully-steerable spot beams in X- and Mil Ka-Band and a global X-Band beam alongside a secure service hub.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.5Sep 29, 2021OQ Technology and GovSat sign MOU to collaborate on IoT products for defense and government sectors

The planned OQ Technology and GovSat applications aim to offer customers real-time 0.005 kg IoT coverage, dedicated geostationary capabilities, specialized frequencies and licenses, and a wider footprint of multiple beams.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Sep 29, 2021OQ Technology and GovSat sign MOU to collaborate on IoT products for defense and government sectors

GovSat provided a dedicated Military Ka-band beam onboard the GovSat-1 satellite for the demonstration.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Aug 13, 2021Microsoft’s Azure Cloud For Remote Missions Demo’d By SES, GovSat, GRC + Microsoft

GovSat-1 is a satellite operated by Luxembourg with fleet operator SES.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 3.0Nov 6, 2018France to add third Syracuse 4 satellite to future milsatcom fleet
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