Hispasat, a Spanish satellite operator owned by Indra Sistemas, is a key player in the space communications industry. It provides a range of services, including broadcasting, broadband, and data transmission, primarily serving Europe and the Americas. Hispasat also engages in innovative projects like quantum key distribution and collaborates with partners such as Thales Alenia Space, ESA, and various telecommunications companies to expand connectivity and bridge the digital divide.
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Hispasat is a subsidiary of Indra Group, which owns 90% of it.
Hispasat leads Q-Design, a project that combines quantum key distribution through geostationary and low-Earth-orbit satellites with terrestrial infrastructure.
The SpaceRISE consortium comprises SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
Hispasat is part of Indra Group.
Hispasat has inaugurated a project to expand high-speed internet access in Castilla-La Mancha.
SpaceRISE is a European consortium formed by SES, Eutelsat, and the Spanish operator Hispasat.
Hispasat is controlled by Indra.
Hispasat’s planned investment in IRIS² could reach 600 million euros, depending on the final constellation design.
Hispasat leads the design and operation of the Low LEO layer of IRIS².
Indra Group’s acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat swelled its Q1 results.
Indra Group acquired satellite fleet operator Hispasat and military satellite service Hisdesat.
The SpaceRISE consortium of Eutelsat, SES, and Hispasat holds a 12-year concession to build and operate IRIS².
Hispasat is leading Europe’s IRIS 2 constellation effort.
Hispasat had been operating a multi-orbit solution since the end of 2024.
Antonio Abad worked at Hispasat for 35 years and served as its chief technology officer for the last 20 years.
The SpaceRISE consortium, consisting of SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat, will build and operate 290 satellites for IRIS² across multiple orbits.
Thales Alenia Space developed the QKD-GEO solution in collaboration with Hispasat.
Thales Alenia Space is a member of the SpaceRise consortium with SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
Luis Mayo became CEO of Hispasat after Indra Group acquired a majority stake in the company last year.
Indra Space controls the Hispasat, Hisdesat, and Deimos brands.