Spanish based GMV Innovating Solutions announced yesterday that it had been selected by Telesat to provide a next-generation satellite control systems for the Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation.
The company joins a growing list of suppliers for Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation.
GMV said it “will manage flight operations of the Telesat Lightspeed satellites, enabling real-time monitoring, command, and control of all satellite assets.”
GMV has provided a variety of internet and satellite technologies over its 51 years including to the the European Space Agency and now has a global presence in over a dozen countries in 11 sectors.
GMV was one of several Spanish companies to found the Spanish consortium Galileo Sistemas y Servicios, S.L. which has a 12% stake in Europe’s Galileo global navigation satellite system.
GMV said the following technologies they’ve developed will be “at the heart of this project.” Hifly their real-time telemetry and telecommand processing system, FocusSuite their flight dynamics system, and Flexplan their advances mission solution.
Enrique Fraga, GMV’s Space Systems EST General Manager said,”Working alongside Telesat on the Telesat Lightspeed program is pivotal in underscoring GMV’s dedication to innovation and excellence in satellite control technology. This collaboration not only reinforces our position as a global leader in satellite control systems but also enables us to play a key role in one of the most ambitious and transformative space initiatives of the decade.”
