Leesburg, United States
XTAR is a commercial satellite operator with a unique focus on providing communications solely to military and government users. The company offers connectivity in the X-band frequency range via two satellite payloads, providing full MILSATCOM compatibility. XTAR's high-powered 72 MHz transponders and global, fixed, and steerable beams offer over 4 GB of cost-effective, flexible, and secure X-band capacity. In 2019, Hisdesat announced plans to construct additional satellites through which XTAR will provide service in the X, Mil-Ka, and UHF frequency bands, indicating substantial future growth potential.
Founded in 2001, XTAR is privately owned by majority shareholder Loral Space & Communications Inc. and minority shareholder Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos S.A. The company operates in the Government and Military as well as Telecom industries. With its focus on providing crucial services to the military and government, alongside plans for expansion and future satellite construction, XTAR stands poised to serve these sectors for decades to come.
