TESAT`S RF PRODUCTS EXCEED MORE THAN ONE BILLION OPERATING HOURS IN SPACE

TESAT`S RF PRODUCTS EXCEED MORE THAN ONE BILLION OPERATING HOURS IN SPACE

Backnang, 12 September 2024 - TESAT is proud to announce that its RF (Radio Fre-quency) products have surpassed an extraordinary milestone: one billion operating hours in space, which equals around 114,000 years. This achievement is an indisputable proof point of TESAT's commitment to reliability, innovation and excellence in satellite communications.

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TESAT's RF products have played a critical role in about 1,000 satellite missions so far, ranging from low earth orbit through geostationary to deep space exploration distances. By running an extensive database for analyzing in-orbit reliability where all Microwave Power Modules (MPM) and/or Traveling Wave Tube Ampli-fiers (TWTA) delivered to the respective satellite are recorded, TESAT is able to count the operating hours of all products. Since 1995 up to now, there are about 11,000 Units in orbit, approximately 5,900 Single TWTAs / MPMs and 5,100 Dual TWTAs / MPMs.

TESAT continues to push the boundaries of what is technically possible in satellite communications. With ongoing investments in research and development, the com-pany is pioneering new RF and optical technologies to meet the evolving demands of space communications. These advancements ensure that TESAT remains a trusted and innovative partner for coming generations of satellite missions.

"Achieving over one billion operating hours in space is proof of the quality and re-liability of our RF products. This is also the basis for the trust of our customers," said Thomas Reinartz, CEO of TESAT. "We use our classical space experience to suc-cessfully shape satellite communications for "Next Space". The decisive factors for this are the expertise and innovative strength of our employees. With this and our new building, we are setting global benchmarks and standards for the series pro-duction of laser communication terminals for "Next Space" programs. TESAT helps shape the future of space."

ABOUT TESAT

TESAT supplies the key components for satellite communications that are utilized from telecommunications through navigation, climate and earth observation to science. The product range spans from the smallest space-specific components to modules, entire assemblies or payloads. More than half of all communication satellites in orbit have TESAT equipment on board. It is being developed, assembled, integrated and tested by around 1,200 employees in Backnang, Germany and in Merritt Island, Florida. TESAT is the first company that has been delivering products and systems for optical communications via laser in space. As the leading manufacturer in its field, the company helps to sustainably connect the world and make it a better place to live for everyone.

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