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 will provide satellite capacity from its fleet at 30 degrees West to deliver services under the new agreement.
Hispasat signed a new broadcast deal with NOS, a Portuguese telecommunications company, on December 4.
NOS has relied on Hispasat as a partner for satellite television for decades.
Hispasat will play a significant role in developing a new low-Earth orbit layer in the IRIS2 secure government communications program.
Cortés Pulido discussed the merger between Indra and Hispasat, stating that the Spanish space industrial sector needs to grow to compete effectively.
Infinite Orbits has contracts with the French Ministry of Defense, the US Air Force, and Hispasat.
Infinite Orbits has a satellite life extension agreement with Hispasat.
Javier Izquierdo is the Strategy Director of Hispasat.
Antonio Abad has served as the technical director of Hispasat for decades.
After acquiring 100% of the pioneering firm Deimos in 2024, Indra is now integrating the capabilities of Hispasat and Hisdesat into its new space company, Indra Space.
Hispasat provides commercial satellite communications services.
On January 31, 2025, Indra announced the signing of an agreement with Redeia for the acquisition of 89.68% of Hispasat's share capital.
Hispasat focuses on commercial communications using geostationary satellites such as Amazonas Nexus.
Indra has called an Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting for November 28 at 12:00 PM at its headquarters in Alcobendas to seek shareholder approval for the acquisition of 89.68% of Hispasat's share capital.
The true tool that will allow the EU to compete with Starlink will not be operational until 2030, when the IRIS2 satellite constellation, designed by Eutelsat, Hispasat of Spain, and SAS of Luxembourg, comes into effect.
Certifications have been issued to multiple teleports operated by various companies including IABG Teleport, A1 Telekom Austria Group, and Hispasat.
Significant shareholders of Hisdesat include Hispasat, Isdefe, Airbus, Indra, and Sener.
Spain is advancing towards technological sovereignty in secure communications with the QKD-GEO program, which is a pioneering project led by Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat.
Indra Group closed the acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat in early 2025, with the deal expected to finalize by the end of the year.
Hispasat is the satellite operator responsible for defining the mission and business plan.