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GovSat delivers secure, resilient satellite capacity across X- and Mil Ka-bands, enabling reliable global connectivity for government, defence, and institutional operations.

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High Performance, Next Generation.

High-Powered, Secure and Flexible Satellite Capacity

GovSat-2, the second military communications satellite, is expected to launch over the European geostationary arc in 2028.

Joining GovSat-1, it will enhance reliable, non-preemptible services for government and defence users across the region.

Equipped with UHF, X-band, and Military Ka-band capacity, the geostationary satellite will be engineered with hardened security, advanced anti-jamming capabilities, and embedded geolocation, extending coverage and service assurance to meet the highest defence standards.

Capabilities at a Glance

  • Officially announced in July 2025.
  • Spacecraft will be built by Thales Alenia Space.
  • Multi-region coverage spanning Europe, MEA, SW Asia, and key oceanic corridors.
  • X-band, Mil Ka-band, and UHF provide additional capacity and flexibility for military applications.
  • Full digital payload.
  • Estimated lifetime: 15 years.
GovSat-2, the second military
communication satellite, is
expected to launch over the
European geostationary arc
in 2028.
  • Orbit
  • Launch
  • Operation
  • TBC
  • End of 2028
  • Exp. H1 2029
Map showing highlighted regions in Northern Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia and South Asia in red.
Ka Mission Beams
Steerable high-power MilKa-band mission beams.
World map highlighting the area spanning Eastern North America across the Atlantic Ocean to parts of Western Europe and Northern Africa in red.
UHF Beams
Steerable Mil Ka-band Anchor beam.
World map highlighting satellite coverage areas in red over continents including North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
X-Band Mission Beams
High-power mission beams.

Ground Capabilities

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