The Wavestream Gateway-Class PowerStream 160Ka SSPAs are designed for networks using wide bandwidth uplinks and high order modulation schemes. The company said the SSPAs are best equipped to meet stringent requirements of Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) constellations.
“Wavestream’s proven technological advantage, as well as our unmatched production capacity, make us a perfect supplier for the high volume of Ka-band Gateway-class SSPAs required for this constellation,” Bob Huffman, Wavestream general manager said in a statement.
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Wavestream has won a new amplifier contract in the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) arena worth over $50 million, the company announced Feb. 1. Wavestream received an award from an unnamed leading satellite operator to support the gateways for a LEO broadband satellite constellation. Wavestream has been selected to supply Gateway Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) for the project.
Wavestream’s Gateway-Class PowerStream 160Ka SSPAs is designed specifically for networks using wide bandwidth uplinks and high order modulation schemes. It aims to provide strong technical performance in harsh environments, addressing the stringent requirements of Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) constellations.
“Wavestream has been selected as the vendor of choice to support the delivery of essential gateways for the LEO satellite program. Wavestream’s proven technological advantage, as well as our unmatched production capacity, make us a perfect supplier for
Gilat unit wins $50m broadband satellite deal
This is the third major project that Gilat has won in recent weeks after several years in which it received a low number of new orders.
Israeli satellite networking technology company Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT; TASE: GILT) announced today that its Wavestream unit has been awarded a deal worth more than $50 million from a leading satellite operator to support the gateways for a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband satellite constellation. Wavestream has been selected to supply Gateway Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) for the project.
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This is the third major project that Gilat has won in recent weeks after several years in which it received a low number of new orders. The company s share price is currently 0.77% higher on Nasdaq at $11.51, giving a market cap of $640 million.