Leveraging Viasat's capabilities as the only antenna manufacturer with a global GSaaS service, Astralintu will advance its equatorial ground network and accelerate generating revenue through the established RTE GSaaS customer base. Additionally, Astralintu's customers will benefit by gaining access to the global RTE network, including the current equatorial site in Accra, Ghana. The new antennas will help address a gap in ground segment coverage, specifically across the Southern Caribbean, South America, and the Eastern Pacific, delivering high-speed, multi-gigabit downlink capability for earth observation and scientific data.
Adding these antennas to the global RTE network will enhance Viasat's ground segment coverage by providing timely access to satellite imagery for commercial and government users. The strategic location at 0° latitude in Ecuador will provide expanded coverage for government customers, including real-time support for regional security and environmental protection missions. The two antennas are expected to be operational before the end of 2026, with plans to expand to more locations for coverage across the equatorial belt.
"Viasat is proud to support satellite operators and GSaaS providers like Astralintu with its compelling combination of ground segment solutions. As the only antenna provider with a global ground service, we enable customers to quickly generate recurring revenue through RTE's existing network," said Kent Leka, VP and GM of Antenna Systems at Viasat."
"We're excited to partner with Viasat to leverage their proven ground antenna systems expertise and join the Real Time Earth network as we continue to deploy Astralintu's Equatorial Ground Station Network," said Matías F. Campos ...
