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Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)

NO
commercialFounded 2002
Norway
www.ksat.no
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The KSAT multi mission software platform is initially being used for the Norwegian MicroSAR project and is generically designed to support upcoming Norwegian satellites and other missions.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductSep 20, 2023KSAT’s integrated satellite tasking provides near real time delivery of advanced ship detection

KSAT is delivering ship and oil spill detection in near real time to a variety of international customers, including the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).

Mentioned as: KSATOrg RelationshipSep 14, 2023KSAT implements ground segment integrated platform tailored for speed

Ole Kokvik will work to further develop KSAT's ground station and services in Svalbard.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductAug 31, 2023New Director of Svalbard Ground Station

KSAT will initially deploy the KSATlite Ka-band network on six ground station locations with multi-mission ground systems.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductAug 9, 2023KSAT Announces Fully Automated Ka-band Network For Smallsat Constellations

KSAT is offering a commercial fully automated Ka-band ground network optimized for SmallSat constellations.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductAug 9, 2023KSAT Announces Fully Automated Ka-band Network For Smallsat Constellations

KSAT plans to add tri-band antennas at selected KSATlite Ka-band sites around the world to streamline operations and enhance resource allocation.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductAug 8, 2023KSAT Ka-band network expanded + optimized for smallsat constellations.

The Space Development Agency awarded a $324,500,000 contract to a team led by General Dynamics Mission Systems, alongside Iridium Communications, KSAT, Emergent, and Raytheon Technologies, to build and operate its ground control centers.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Org RelationshipAug 8, 2023Space Development Agency to expand satellite ground operations in North Dakota

KSAT intends to prioritize robust security for KSATlite Ka-band by deploying advanced encryption.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductAug 8, 2023KSAT announcing fully automated Ka-band network optimized for Smallsat constellations

Kongsberg Satellite Services announced on 2023-08-08 an automated ground network for small satellite constellations that includes Ka-band.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Org RelationshipAug 8, 2023KSAT unveils automated Ka-band network

KSAT processed, archived, and distributed Aeolus downloaded data and supported the delivery of well over 99% of Aeolus data to users in near-real time.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Narrative GeneralJul 11, 2023KSAT to support the historic assisted reentry of ESA’s Aeolus satellite

KSAT has supported the Aeolus mission since its launch in 2018 with X-band acquisition from the Svalbard and Troll ground stations.

Mentioned as: ksatTechnical ProductJul 11, 2023KSAT to support the historic assisted reentry of ESA’s Aeolus satellite

KSAT selected CPI Vertex Antennentechnik GmbH, a subsidiary of Communications & Power Industries, to provide three 20-meter-diameter antenna systems.

Mentioned as: KSATOrg RelationshipJul 4, 2023KSAT has selected CPI Vertex to provide the 20m antennas that will support missions to the Moon

KSAT selected CPI Vertex Antennentechnik GmbH, a subsidiary of Communications & Power Industries, to provide three 20-meter-diameter antenna systems.

Mentioned as: KSATOrg RelationshipJul 4, 2023CPI Vertex to provide 20m antennas to KSAT for lunar missions

A procurement process that started in 2021 resulted in CPI Vertex providing the solution KSAT selected based on KSAT’s requirements.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Org RelationshipJul 4, 2023KSAT has selected CPI Vertex to provide the 20m antennas that will support missions to the Moon

CPI Vertex will deliver full-motion dual-band 20-meter antenna systems for the KSAT lunar communications network.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductJul 4, 2023KSAT has selected CPI Vertex to provide the 20m antennas that will support missions to the Moon

KSAT established a new ground station in Jeju, South Korea equipped with three standardized KSATlite ground systems.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductJun 28, 2023KSATlite network expansion, adding new ground station in South Korea

KSAT is expanding the KSATlite network with a new ground station in Jeju, South Korea.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductJun 27, 2023KSATlite network expands with a new ground station in South Korea

Kongsberg Satellite Services operates more than 270 antennas at 27 locations worldwide.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Technical ProductMay 9, 2023SKY Perfect JSAT and KSAT to Provide Ground Station Services

SKY Perfect JSAT and Kongsberg Satellite Services will establish new ground stations globally to provide Near-Earth Tracking and Control Services to JAXA and other Japanese governmental organizations.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite ServicesTechnical ProductMay 9, 2023SKY Perfect JSAT and KSAT to Provide Ground Station Services

EMSA signed a 24-month framework contract with KSAT in October 2022 for the delivery of SAR satellite imagery that can be renewed for two additional 12-month periods.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Org RelationshipApr 26, 2023KSAT selected to provide maritime monitoring services in Europe
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