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L3Harris Selected To Create A Space Reflector Antenna For The Thuraya-4 NGS

September 1, 2020

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space to build a space reflector antenna for a next-generation satellite that will provide mobile telecommunication services throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Central Asia.

The geostationary satellite, owned and to be operated by Yahsat/Thuraya, will carry an L-band payload that will enable high-speed services for all customer segments, including defense, government and enterprise throughout multiple continents.

The satellite, equipped with L3Harris technology, is scheduled for operation in 2024.

Artistic rendition of the Thuraya 4-NGS HTS.

Since the company began space reflector antenna operations nearly 50 years ago, L3Harris has designed and built large-aperture reflectors and deployable mesh reflector-feed antenna systems ranging from one meter to the world’s largest, commercially available, 22-meter reflector. L3Harris has nearly 100 reflectors on-orbit. The reflector antenna for the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite will be manufactured and tested at L3Harris facilities in Palm Bay, Florida.

Executive Comment

Ed Zoiss

“This space reflector antenna program is a significant new win for L3Harris and complements our broader strategy of providing end-to-end communication solutions for commercial customers,” said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. “L3Harris will manufacture, test, deliver and support field activities for the 12-meter reflector antenna.”

Filed Under: Antennas / Terminals, Award

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