Defining Possible in Commercial Communications Satellites
Global, regional and national satellite communications service providers rely on our affordable, flight-proven satellites for their broadband, television broadcasting, mobile communications, business data networks and other telecommunications missions. Northrop Grumman is an industry pioneer in the design and production of commercial satellites as well as in the incorporation of civil and military hosted payloads on commercial spacecraft.
GEOStar
Northrop Grumman’s GEOStar™ geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) commercial satellites are among the industry’s best small- and medium-class communications satellites for 2-8 kW missions.
Northrop Grumman’s GEOStar satellites are a very economical choice for the small to medium market, providing a full complement of payload capabilities. With more than 40 satellite contracts to date, Northrop Grumman’s GEOStar satellites have demonstrated benefits to established global and regional operators, as well as government and emerging new businesses for Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS), Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), High-throughput satellite (HTS), and other mission capabilities.
Recent GEOStar Missions
Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM)
Northrop Grumman developed a two-satellite constellation for Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM). These satellites host payloads for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, the U.S. Space Force, Viasat and the European Commission. ASBM will expand connectivity in the northern polar region. The satellites are scheduled to launch in 2024.
SES 18 and 19
Northrop Grumman is currently developing two C-band satellites for SES that will operate in the upper portion of the C-band spectrum—a range of wireless radio frequencies used for critical telecommunications and data connectivity around the world. The satellites are based on the GEOStar platform and are set to launch in 2023.
Galaxy 33 and 34
Currently in development for Intelsat, the Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 spacecraft are C-band satellites that will operate in the upper portion of the C-band spectrum—a range of wireless radio frequencies used for critical telecommunications and data connectivity around the world. The satellites are based on the GEOStar platform and are set to launch in 2022.
