Tesat-Spacecom

Manufactures satellite communication payloads and laser inter-satellite link terminals, with equipment aboard more than half of all communication satellites in orbit

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18 OPEN ROLES 1,100 EMPLOYEES 1949 FOUNDED

What does Tesat-Spacecom do?

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Tesat-Spacecom is a private company active in satellite communications, navigation & positioning, and satellite components & subsystems. Based in Backnang, Germany, it was founded in 1949. It is led by CEO Dr. Caroline Weishaupl. It operates as an upstream supplier spanning much of the space value chain. Its lineup includes the SCOT20 and SCOT80 satellites, the Microwave Power Module and Solid State Power Amplifier components, and the LCT In-Orbit Services and Engineering Services services.

Status Operating
HQ Backnang, Germany
Locations HQ Backnang, Germany

What has Tesat-Spacecom done recently?

ACTIVITY

What products does Tesat-Spacecom offer?

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Components Components (Couplers, Loads, Circulators) Earth observation digital data downlink subsystems HDI TR Module High data rate gigabit modulators Input Multiplexer Input Multiplexer (IMUX) Integrated Data Downlink Transmitter Laser Communication Terminal (LCT) Microwave Power Module Microwave Power Module (MPM) Multiport amplifiers Output Multiplexer Output Multiplexer (OMUX) Radar subsystems Solid State Power Amplifier Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) TT&C Transponder Telecom payloads Telecom payloads & repeaters Waveguide Switches
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Engineering Services Hybrid Microwave Assembly Industrial Engineering LCT In-Orbit Services Operations Services Optical Modules PCB Manufacturing Parts Agency Production Control Production Logistics Rapid Prototyping TESAT Campus Technology Engineering Up-Screening
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SCOT135 SCOT20 SCOT80
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EEE Portal

Who leads Tesat-Spacecom?

CREW ALL PEOPLE
Dr. Caroline Weishaupl Chief Executive Officer
Matthias von Hayek-Boelingen Chief Programs Officer
Rolf Leonhardt Chief Financial Officer
Siegbert Martin Chief Technology Officer

Is Tesat-Spacecom hiring?

HIRING ALL 18 ROLES
18 OPEN ROLES
25 NEW / 30D
1 LOCATION
0 REMOTE
LATEST ROLES CAREERS SITE

Who is connected to Tesat-Spacecom?

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COMPETITORS
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How is Tesat-Spacecom classified?

CLASSIFICATION
Sectors
Satellite Communications Navigation & Positioning Satellite Components & Subsystems
Technology
Ka-Band Laser Comm Inter-Satellite Link
Orbit & Destination
LEO MEO GEO
Application
Commercial Government-Civil Government-Defense
Thematic
Legacy Prime Quantum Pioneer

When was Tesat-Spacecom's profile last verified?

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Last verified 2026-06-27
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