Satellite communications: companies, products and buyer research

Companies with related published capabilities

• Antenna Research Associates, Inc.

  Laurel, MD, United States

  Antenna Research Associates designs and manufactures antennas and RF systems for tactical communications, SATCOM, radar, electronic warfare, RF surveillance, and C5ISR missions.

• ATLAS Space Operations, Inc.

  Traverse City, MI, United States

  ATLAS Space Operations provides ground software and a federated antenna network that automate satellite communications, with a federal division serving defense and national-security space missions.

• DataPath, Inc.

  Duluth, GA, United States

  Gilat DataPath integrates secure satellite communications systems, transportable terminals, network management software, and support services for U.S. and allied military and government operations.

• Empower RF Systems, Inc.

  United States

  Empower RF Systems designs and manufactures RF and microwave power amplifiers and modules for counter-UAS, electronic warfare, radar, SATCOM, tactical communications, and radiated-immunity testing.

• Gogo Business Aviation LLC

  United States

  Gogo provides in-flight connectivity, satellite communications, and related equipment for business aviation and special mission aircraft.

• goTenna, Inc.

  Jersey City, NJ, United States

  goTenna develops lightweight mesh-networking devices, relay infrastructure, and software for secure communications in areas without cellular, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity. Its systems help military, law-enforcement, and emergency-response teams share mission-critical data in austere and communications-denied environments.

• Guerrilla RF, Inc.

  Greensboro, NC, United States

  Guerrilla RF designs high-performance radio-frequency and microwave integrated circuits for wireless systems. Its product markets include military radios, satellite communications, and navigation alongside commercial wireless infrastructure.

• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

  San Diego, CA, United States

  Kratos develops affordable defense systems including hypersonics, missile defense, satellite communications, unmanned systems and space systems.

  Kratos describes capabilities in unmanned systems, propulsion and power, hypersonics, weapon systems, space, and microwave and digital technology. Its published unmanned portfolio includes the XQ-58 Valkyrie; other divisions supply different components and infrastructure. A founder's competitive or partnering analysis should identify the relevant division and deliverable before comparing Kratos with a company focused on one narrow product. Offering context reviewed October 1, 2026.

  Decide whether the engagement is for a platform, component, mission-system integration or test capability. Ask which team owns delivery, which interfaces are available and what qualification evidence applies to your integration. Review the original award recipient and description when researching customers, because a company-wide contract total can combine substantially different business lines.

• Kymeta

  Redmond, WA, United States

  Kymeta develops flat-panel satellite communications terminals and hybrid connectivity solutions for mobile government, defense and commercial users.

• M-tron Industries, Inc.

  Orlando, FL, United States

  Mtron designs and manufactures high-reliability frequency-control and RF components, including filters, resonators, oscillators, and amplifiers for radar, electronic warfare, SATCOM, avionics, and guided weapons.

• NearSpace Launch, Inc.

  Upland, IN, United States

  NearSpace Launch builds CubeSat spacecraft and subsystems and provides satellite communication hardware using commercial sat-to-sat networks. It has supported programs with SSC, AFRL, NASA, and DARPA.

• Nuvotronics

  Durham, NC, United States

  Nuvotronics manufactures compact RF passive components and integrated assemblies for radar, electronic warfare, ISR, satellite communications, and other space and defense systems.

• Ophir RF, Inc.

  United States

  Ophir RF designs and manufactures high-power RF and microwave amplifier systems and modules for defense, satellite communications, electronic warfare, radar, EMC, and test applications.

• SES Space & Defense, Inc.

  Reston, VA, United States

  SES Space & Defense provides secure, resilient end-to-end satellite network solutions, multi-orbit communications, ground infrastructure, and managed services to U.S. government, defense, and intelligence customers.

• Soctera, Inc.

  Ithaca, NY, United States

  Soctera develops nitride-based power amplifiers for wireless systems. Its technology targets defense radar, electronic warfare, satellite communications, and telecom networks, with support from NSF, U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force programs.

• Times Microwave Systems

  Wallingford, CT, United States

  Designs coaxial cables, connectors, and assemblies used in military ISR, SATCOM, electronic warfare, missile guidance, and avionics systems.

• TSS Solutions, Inc.

  West Melbourne, FL, United States

  TSS Solutions engineers, upgrades, operates, and repairs tactical radar and satellite communications systems for government and defense customers. It also designs and manufactures radar products, including its TIGAR ground-based air radar.

• Viasat

  Carlsbad, CA, United States

  Satellite communications and connectivity company providing resilient, secure connectivity across air, land, sea, cyber, and space, including secure-communications missions.

  Viasat describes a government space portfolio covering satellite communications, antenna systems, ISR communications and near-Earth communications. The relevant offering may be a terminal, communications technology, network service or ground-infrastructure engagement. A founder should identify the specific interface and service boundary instead of treating the entire portfolio as a single connectivity product. Offering context reviewed October 1, 2026.

  Identify the terminals, network access and ground services included in the quote, then record the operating platform, service geography and integration responsibilities. Ask what configuration the security and interoperability evidence covers, which recurring charges or usage assumptions apply, and who supports installation, operation and fault resolution.

Related product offerings

• DKET 3421

  DataPath, Inc. · Communications systems · Checked 2026-10-06

  A transportable satellite earth terminal that packages a network hub on a single skid.

Related award descriptions

• 70Z02326F75100003 contract award

  Saildrone · Department of Homeland Security · 2026-08-21 · Reported $8.5M

  CALL ORDER FOR NORTHEAST AND GREAT LAKES DISTRICTS MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.

• H9240126FE070 contract award

  L3Harris Technologies · Department of Defense · 2026-06-30 · Reported $970K

  CLIN 0002 NGMP(AN/PRC-167)RADIO SYSTEM W/SAASM GPS, UHF SATCOM, SINCGARS ESIP, HQ II, VU/LOS, ASCM,TSM-X MANET, ANW2C, HPW, SATURN, TS MSLS, SOF-P NGW2 PER NGMP.

• 1332KP26P0015 contract award

  SpaceNav · Department of Commerce · 2026-06-29 · Reported $361K

  SPACENAV - WEB-BASED SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

• FA867826FB006 contract award

  Kratos Defense & Security Solutions · Department of Defense · 2026-05-11 · Reported $3.5M

  INITIAL TWO PHASES OF A COMPREHENSIVE PHASED APPROACH TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, INTEGRATE, AND QUALIFY A SATCOM SUBSYSTEM.

• 70Z02326F75100002 contract award

  Saildrone · Department of Homeland Security · 2026-03-24 · Reported $15.6M

  CONTINUOUS MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS (MDA) CALL ORDER FOR NORTHEAST AND GREAT LAKES DISTRICTS

• 70Z02326F75100001 contract award

  Saildrone · Department of Homeland Security · 2026-02-18 · Reported $2.5M

  CALL ORDER FOR SOUTHWEST DISTRICT MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.

• 70Z02325F75100001 contract award

  Saildrone · Department of Homeland Security · 2025-09-10 · Reported $2.7M

  CALL ORDER FOR SOUTHEAST DISTRICT TO PROVIDE MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.

• 70Z02325F75100002 contract award

  Saildrone · Department of Homeland Security · 2025-09-10 · Reported $2.7M

  CALL ORDER FOR SOUTHWEST DISTRICT MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.

• W91RUS25CA047 contract award

  L3Harris Technologies · Department of Defense · 2025-09-05 · Reported $547K

  LAND MOBILE RADIO FORT DRUM, NEW YORK.

• W15P7T25F0195 contract award

  L3Harris Technologies · Department of Defense · 2025-06-17 · Reported $38.8M

  PROVIDE SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO SUPPORT SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS (SATCOM) TERMINALS MANAGED BY THE PRODUCT MANAGER WIDEBAND ENTERPRISE SATELLITE SYSTEMS (PDM WESS).

• FA254125CB026 contract award

  Hermeus · Department of Defense · 2025-01-15 · Reported $1.8M

  SF242-D028: STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENTS IN RESILIENT SPACE TECHNOLOGIES FOR PWSA ENHANCEMENT. THIS SBIR PHASE II IS TO RESEARCH, DESIGN A THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS (TPS), AND ANALYZE SATCOM RADIO TERMINAL SOLUTIONS FOR HYPERSONIC AIRBORNE PLATFORMS.

• N6600125F0103 contract award

  Kratos Defense & Security Solutions · Department of Defense · 2024-12-05 · Reported $2.7M

  ENGINEERING SERVICES (SATCOM ARCH RDT&E)

Showing 12 related records. Explore the full directory.

Specialist provider profiles

• BHW IP Law

  Newport Beach, CA, United States

  Patent-focused IP firm advising aerospace and defense companies on patent preparation and prosecution, infringement, design-around, freedom-to-operate, and protection of aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion, autonomy, and satellite-communications technology.

• Caliola Engineering

  Colorado Springs, CO, United States

  Colorado-based engineering provider specializing in military satellite communications, high-frequency communications, alternate PNT, mission planning, secure networking, and related software/hardware engineering.

• Microsembly

  United States

  Microsembly describes itself as a Merrimack, New Hampshire RF/microwave contract manufacturer offering assembly, wire bonding, testing and environmental screening, supporting aerospace, defense and SATCOM customers.

• Parallel Partners

  United States

  IT recruiting agency that sources security-cleared technology professionals for government contract roles including Air Force, SATCOM, networking, NOC, and SOC positions.

• The Gund Company

  Saint Louis, MO, United States

  Custom-engineered composite, elastomeric and sealing materials with fabrication services for aerospace, defense and SATCOM applications.

• Trade Controls Consulting

  Washington, DC, United States

  Trade Controls Consulting provides export-compliance advice, compliance-program and procedure development, assessments, licensing/regulatory submissions, monitorships and training. Its consultants cover EAR, ITAR and OFAC, with experience in aerospace, defense and satellite communications.