Cobham Satcom

TVRO and VSAT Products

Cobham Satcom

Leading maritime innovation since 1953

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With 70 years of maritime experience, we continue �to enable reliable and safe communication at sea

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Cobham Satcom – Years of experience and innovation

4 strong brands: SAILOR – Sea Tel – EXPLORER – TRACKER

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Cobham Satcom overview

Four business verticals (Maritime, Systems, Trackers, Critical Communications) with a broad portfolio

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AT SEA

• Systems

ON LAND

• Key product segments

• COTP

• COTM

• PTT

• User Terminals
• Tracking antennas, connecting end-users to non-geostationary (e.g., LEO) satellite networks

• L-Band RAN Systems
• Software/Hardware deployed in satellite ground stations connecting to wider internet

• Gateways & Earth Observation
• Ground infrastructure antennas, connecting satellites to terrestrial network.

• Market Position

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• Tracking Antennas

• User Terminals

• Gateways

• RST Solutions (Radio Safety Tracking)

• Innovation leader

• Close partner to early movers

Leader in comms-on-the-move

Strong in augmented networks

Leader in large System Integration

Leader in Low Frequency

• High stability in consolidated market

• Brands

• L-Band Antennas for Broadband & Backup Connectivity Solutions for (larger) vessels
• VSAT User Terminals & TVRO

Critical

Comms

VSAT, L-Band, TVRO

Hybrid Connectivity Solutions

• E2E solutions for Critical Comms networks (e.g., public safety, utilities)
• Satellite IoT connectivity gateways

• Proven solutions to established, new entry & blue chip customers

• M2M

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Inmarsat

Yahsat

Sea Tel 240 TV / Sea Tel 370 TV

Product Introduction

Introducing the Sea Tel 240 & 370 TVRO systems

• The New Sea Tel 240 & 370 TVRO systems are the new large TVRO systems.
• The new systems build upon the Sea Tel TVRO systems by using the proven IMA electronics platform and integrating it onto our Large TVRO pedestals.
• Electronics platform will be the same as the Sea Tel 100 and Sea Tel 120 TVRO systems.
• Standardized Feed assembles will be the same as the current Sea Tel ST144 systems.
• Systems have updated the aging Sea Tel ST94 and ST144 systems.

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New Large TVRO Product Line

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Dual C band Quad Ku Band Feed Assembly

�Sea Tel 240 TV, C/Ku, 144in Radome

• Sea Tel 240 TV is our 2.4m TVRO terminal on a new platform.
• Same C/Ku Band RF Specifications as the ST94
• Same installation/mounting dimensions as ST94
• Same below decks distribution support as ST94
• Introduces the IMA Stabilization platform

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NEW Key Features

• Industry proven IMA electronics used on our current Tx/Rx systems

• Integrated Brake Control PCB on the MDE PCB assembly.

• Integrated GPS processing on the PCU PCB.

• Integrated Polarization control Aux Relay on the PCU PCB assembly.

• Digital Control Interface between Motor Driver and TICU for improved.

• Exportable Data and Systems LED indicators for reduced mean time to repair (MTTR).

• Ethernet, Serial (D-Sub & USB) ports provide ease of access to antenna either locally or remotely.

• Ethernet over Coax ADE to BDE communications.

• Accommodates multiple satellite receivers.

• Unmatched stabilization accuracy allows the system to detect and correct the slightest motion affecting the antenna’s connection.

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* Official EOL statement for existing ST94 to be published late Q2 2022.

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�Sea Tel 370 TV, C/Ku, 168in Radome

• Sea Tel 370 TV is our 3.7m TVRO terminal on a new platform.
• Same C/Ku Band RF Specifications as the ST144
• Same installation/mounting dimensions as ST144
• Same cable run as the ST144
• Same below decks distribution support as ST144
• Introduces proven IMA Stabilization platform

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NEW Key Features

• Industry proven IMA electronics used on our current Tx/Rx systems

• Integrated Brake Control PCB on the MDE PCB assembly.

• Integrated GPS processing on the PCU PCB.

• Integrated Polarization control Aux Relay on the PCU PCB assembly.

• Digital Control Interface between Motor Driver and TICU for improved.

• Exportable Data and Systems LED indicators for reduced mean time to repair (MTTR).

• Ethernet, Serial (D-Sub & USB) ports provide ease of access to antenna either locally or remotely.

• Ethernet over Coax ADE to BDE communications.

• Accommodates multiple satellite receivers.

• Unmatched stabilization accuracy allows the system to detect and correct the slightest motion affecting the antenna’s connection.

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* Official EOL statement for existing ST94 to be published late Q2 2022.

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Sea Tel 5G Cir/Lin C-band Solution

September 2024

Sea Tel 370 5G Cir/Lin C-band/Ku Update

• Sea Tel 370 TVRO will have the option for a C-band 5G filtered Circular/Linear selectable polarization.
• Ku band will remain as it is today.

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• The Plan is to release a system from the factory with this option as well as offer upgrade kits that will allow any Sea Tel 370 or 240 TVRO system to be upgraded.

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• The 5G filtering will be done with both filters and a LNB change to LNAs.
• The LNAs will give us better stability for the Circular/Linear solution.

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• The Product Announcement published 7/17/2024.

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What is the solution?

Electronics change

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Additional electronic components that allow Linear Signals to be converted to Circular

Current Band Switching components

Existing Sea Tel 370 Electronics

New Sea Tel 370s Electronics

What is the solution

Overall Simple block diagram.

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Additional feed and assembly drawing to be completed next week.

Schematics and System block diagram to be completed during that time as well.

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Many of the components are already on order and we plan for the first shipment to take place early August once all testing is complete.

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Kits to upgrade any Sea Tel 370 or Sea Tel 240 TVRO systems are in the works.

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Upgrade kits for Sea Tel ST144 and Sea Tel ST94 are being considered.

Systems will have to be upgraded to IMA for this solution to work.

System Schematic

New circuit allows additional features

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Sea Tel 370 5G Cir/Lin C-band/Ku Update

• Sea Tel 370 TVRO will have the option for a C-band 5G filtered Circular/Linear selectable polarization.
• Ku band will remain as it is today.

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• The Plan is to release a system from the factory with this option as well as offer upgrade kits that will allow any Sea Tel 370 or 240 TVRO system to be upgraded.

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• The 5G filtering will be done with both filters and a LNB change to LNAs.
• The LNAs will give us better stability for the Circular/Linear solution.

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• The Product Announcement and Launch to be completed within the next few weeks.

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Sea Tel 370 vs 370s G/T measurements

Measurement results taken from the factory in Concord, California

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Sea Tel 370s Gain Table

Sea Tel 370 Gain Table

New System

Current System

Introduction to SAILOR XTR TVRO

SAILOR XTR TVRO – Portfolio

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SAILOR XTR TVRO

A TV solution for both private and commercial ships

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SAILOR 100 XTR

TV

Ku-band

SAILOR 100 XTR TVHD

Ku-band

Ka-band (DirecTV HD)

SAILOR 120 XTR

TVHD

Ku-band

Ka-band (DirecTV HD)

SAILOR 120 XTR

TV

Ku-band

SAILOR XTR TVRO

Specifications

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XTR™ - The electronic platform

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SAILOR XTR™ – New Features & Benefits

Change to star topology networking of modules inside of ADU

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SAILOR_® VSAT

SAILOR XTR

Modules vs. LED status

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SAILOR XTR™ – New Features & Benefits

Improved serviceability

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Spare parts

• Stepper motor w. built-in IFDM & Encoder
• ACM – Antenna Control Module
• ISCM – Inertial Sensor Control Module
• GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite System

SAILOR XTR TVRO

Radar immunity

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SAILOR XTR TVRO

Simply installation…and increases reliability for customer

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5 CABLE SOLUTION

• Qty 4, 75Ω F-connector Coax’s for IF (Distribution)
• Qty 1, 75Ω F-connector Coax’s for communications and power
• Qty 2, 50Ω to75Ω adapters included ADU to BDU

COST BENEFITS

• Easy to install
• Saves money in labour time
• Relevant for retrofit/upgrade
• Supports standard cables up to 300m
• No need for optical solutions

SAILOR 1000 XTR Ka�for SES O3b mPOWER

Maritime Antenna Systems for SES O3b mPOWER

SAILOR 1000 XTR Ka

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One-Meter Standard antenna for

up to 600 Mbps download speeds*

1 antenna = break-before-make

2 antennas = make-before-break

+ Gilat SkyEdge IV Aquarius Pro

407590F-00500 SAILOR 1000 XTR Ka 4.5W

407590G-00500 SAILOR 1000 XTR Ka 9W

*according to SES’ preliminary link budget calculations

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Maritime Antenna Systems for SES O3b mPOWER

Gilat SkyEdge IV Aquarius Pro - a telco-grade modem

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Ultra-high throughput and high PPS family of modems.

Designed for ultra-high data intensive applications.

Software-defined programmable for seamless operation

Multi-orbit “make-before-break” satellite hand-over.

Open standard interfaces for antenna (OpenAMIP) and BUC (OpenBMIP).

Environmental and Mechanical Specifications

Maritime Antenna System for SES O3b mPOWER

SAILOR 1000 XTR Ka

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SAILOR 1000 XTR Ka

(certified for mPOWER)

Sea Tel 1500 Ku/Ka

Product Intro

Sea Tel 1500

• The Sea Tel 1500 is a Ku/Ka electronically switchable 1.5-meter antenna terminal.

• Designed to operate in GEO/MEO/LEO modes.

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• The system operates in Linear Ku band and Circular Ka Band.
• Ku band is offered in both cross-pol and co-pol.
• Ka band is offered in both LHCP and RHCP.
• Both options above are selectable via software.

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• Available with up to 150W Ku band and 40W Ka band RF.

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Product Overview

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Sea Tel 1500 Ku/Ka system

USP’s and customer benefits

• Dual Ka/Ku band 1.5m antenna.
• Electronically switchable band selection instead of manual conversion.
• Easily switchable from one band to the other at the push of a button.
• 1.5m footprint
• Dual Band capabilities of traditional 2.4m class of antenna, in a smaller form factor.
• Wide band Ka network. 27.5-30 GHz for full commercial Ka frequency availability.
• Mil-Ka band 30-31 GHz available.
• Future proof for new constellations.
• Selectable Ka band polarization in LHCP or RHCP opens possibilities with future LEO networks.
• Support other Ka satellite services
• With a full wide band commercial Ka BUC, the opportunity to operate on Ka services throughout the world have been unlocked.
• Dual band switchable increases resilience to insure uninterrupted VSAT services.

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Technology

Sea Tel Dual Band design

Ku/Ka Antenna Design

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• First used in 2019 on a 1-meter platform our dual band technology is proven in a maritime environment.

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• Using a Ku band Turnstile junctions and Ka Diplexer we can electronically switch between bands.

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• Wideband Ka feed capability proves a future proof solution for Ka band Constellations.

Sea Tel 1500

Component overview

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Ku BUC

(Ku band transmission)

Ka BUC

(Ka band transmission)

ICU3B

(Antenna Control)

10 MHz Distribution

(modem signal for Ku/Ka)

Cross-Level Encoder

(allow higher satellite pointing accuracy)

Ku LNB’s

(Ku band reception)

Ka LNB’s

(Ka band reception)

Ka baseball switch

(Ka band polarity switching)

Sea Tel 1500 Ku/Ka

Ku/Ka Band Performance

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46.2 dBi @ 19.7 GHz

22.0 dB/K @ 11.70 GHz

23.2 dB/K @ 19.70 GHz

49.0 dBi @ 29.00 GHz

46.2 dBi @ 19.7 GHz

How does the Sea Tel 1500

The Sea Tel 1500 system

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Sea Tel 1500

Key Features

• The Sea Tel 1500 offers the following key features:
• Electronical switchable Feed that allow for switching between Ku and Ka networks by press of a button
• GEO/MEO/LEO/HEO operational modes for increased footprints compared to a single band system.
• mPOWER ready 40W Ka BUC.
• Full wideband Ka frequency range from 27.5 to 30 GHz.
• Integrated Brake Control PCB on the MDE PCB assembly 
• Integrated GPS processing on the ICU assembly 
• Digital Control Interface between Motor Driver and ICU for improved performance 
• Exportable Data and Systems LED indicators for reduced mean time to repair (MTTR)  
• Ethernet over Coax ADE to BDE communications 
• Accommodates multiple satellite modems
• Unmatched stabilization accuracy allows the system to detect and correct the slightest motion affecting the antenna’s connection 
• Available in Ka tuned 81-inch radome with Air Conditioner.

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Sea Tel 1500

Summary

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Technology that performs, a 1.5-meter system built on the Sea Tel 6012 heritage.

Market leading experience in maritime and tracking applications.

Flexible software technology.

Multi-Orbit Operation (GEO/MEO/LEO/HEO)

With the Sea Tel 1500 system, you are getting:

Push button or modem driven switching between the two bands and polarizations.

Dual Band antenna platform

Operate in Ku-Band or Ka-Band

No need to reconfigure the antenna when switching from one band to another.

Ease of install and maintenance.

Antenna platform based on the Sea Tel 6012.

Installation footprint same as Sea Tel 6012 with 81-inch radome.

Sea Tel 2400 Overview

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Sea Tel 2400 platform

What is the Sea Tel 2400 Tri-band?

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The Sea Tel Tri-band is a 2.4m antenna based on the 9711 platform that is operational in C, Ku & Ka bands.

Multi-Orbit satellite operation.

(GEO) Geostationary orbit tracking

(MEO) Medium earth orbit tracking

(LEO) Low earth orbit tracking

(HEO) Highly Elliptical orbit tracking

Multiband operation.

C-Band

Ku-Band

Ka-Band

Sea Tel 2400 Platform

2.4m VSAT antenna

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The Sea Tel 2400 is a 2.4-meter customizable antenna platform.

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Field upgradable from single band to Triband for a truly future proof solution.

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Capable of multi-orbit operation with GEO, MEO and LEO functionality built in.

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Robust design offers highest power handling capabilities in the Maritime Market.

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Platform can support multiple bands including X, C, Ku and Ka Bands.

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Optional 168-inch Ka tuned radome for Sea Tel 370 TVRO matching.

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Phase I (Ka Upgradable) vs Phase II Tri-Band

Design Context

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Dual Band (Ka Upgradable)

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• C band SSPB (up to 600W)

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• C band X-pol LNB: Circular linear

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• Ku band BUC/TWT (up to 250/400W)

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• Ku band X-pol and Co-pol LNBs: Linear pol

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• Ka band kit can convert dual band antenna to Tri-Band antenna

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Tri-Band

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• C band SSPB (up to 600W)

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• C band X-pol LNB: Circular linear

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• Ku band BUC/TWT (up to 250/400W)

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• Ku band X-pol and Co-pol LNBs: Linear pol

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• Ka band BUC (40 to 160W)

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• Ka band LHCP and RHCP LNBs (Circular)

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Sea Tel 2400 upgrade path

Ka Upgrade Kit for the Sea Tel 2400

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• The Sea Tel 2400 Ka Upgrade kit will:
• Upgrade current Dual Band Ka upgradable systems to a full Triband system.
• Kit will include Ka/Ku feed cage with switching mechanism.
• 4 Port wideband LHCP/RHCP selectable Ka band network.
• First Kit will be made to support a 40W RevGo.

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• The Sea Tel 2400 Triband System:
• Ship direct from the factory with the Ka Kit Installed.
• System will support up to 600W C-Band RF, 400W Ku-Band RF, & 160W Ka-Band RF.

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What does the upgrade path look like?

Ka Upgrade Kit

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Sea Tel 2400 upgrade path. Go from dual band to Tri-band with a Ka upgrade Kit and BUC installation.

Sea Tel 2400

RF performance versus completion

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The Sea Tel 2400 Ka performance is higher than any other generation of 2.4-meter Triband antennas.

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Specifications

How does the Sea Tel 2400 stack up?

The Sea Tel 2400 compared to the other Tribands.

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Cobham Satcom MEO certification

Continued efforts across the Portfolio

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• The Sea Tel 2400 was the first O3b mPOWER certified antenna from Cobham Satcom.

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• Additional terminals currently under the certification process in both land and maritime.

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• The Sea Tel 1500 Ku/Ka terminal due to enter the testing phase of the certification in late Q2 2024.

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NGSO Experience

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Cobham SATCOM

LEO/MEO Engagements

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Cobham Satcom well versed in multiple architectures

Consolidating Requirements

Cobham Satcom aggressively developing both gateway and user terminal solutions

Actively engaged with industry and partners to provide value and complex technological solutions to NGSO

Cobham Satcom NGSO

Our MEO/LEO story

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Cobham Satcom has worked with multiple partners in the NGSO space. We continue to win partnerships that will lead the next generation of Satcom.

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