Tesat-Spacecom
companyTesat-Spacecom develops and produces communication payloads for satellites.
Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG, based in Backnang, Germany, is a leader in telecommunication payloads and laser communications for satellites. As a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, it has completed nearly 1,000 space projects and employs around 1,100 people. The company is involved in innovative projects, including high bandwidth optical communications networks in collaboration with other industry players.
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Launch Preview: GPS, Progress, and Starlink missions to launch during busy week
Falcon 9 is set to launch GPS III SV10 on April 21, 2026, at 2:53 AM EDT, marking the final satellite of the first-generation GPS III contract. This mission features a Tesat-Spacecom SCOT80 optical communications terminal for a laser communications demonstration. Additionally, Falcon 9 will deploy 25 Starlink v2 Mini satellites on April 22, 2026, enhancing SSO coverage.