What Orbital Systems Ltd. does

Orbital Systems Ltd. (legal entity Orbital Systems LLC) is a US-based designer and manufacturer of high-reliability antenna positioners and complete satellite ground station systems, founded in 2004 in Irving, Texas, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI) within its Satcom & Antenna Technologies Division. The company produces elevation-over-azimuth positioners from 1.5m to 7.3m in diameter, multi-band feeds (Ka, X, S, L), FPGA-based HRD-200B and LRD-200B demodulators, the EOS-FES front-end server for scheduling, acquisition, and Level 0 data processing, and customized turnkey systems for RADAR, SARSAT, and UAV tracking applications. Vertical integration is a stated operational pillar — more than 95% of metal parts are designed and manufactured in-house using 3D modeling, CAD/CAM, and CNC, and a one-acre antenna test range supports full-motion validation of up to five systems simultaneously.

The business sells primarily through pre-configured system bundles (EOS-DB earth-observation direct-broadcast systems and TT&C antenna systems), augmented by installation services, custom engineering, and an annual EOS-FES software maintenance subscription. Pricing is quote-based, with a typical four-month purchase-to-operational timeline, and spare-parts support guaranteed for at least five years post-production. Distribution combines direct sales ([email protected]) with a global channel of Systems Integrators (KSAT, Kongsberg Spacetec, CLS, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) and Certified Resellers across the Americas, Europe, Russia, Africa, Asia, and Oceania; the company's stated deployment is 200+ systems in more than 50 countries serving government space agencies, defense contractors, meteorological services, and research universities.

Name

Orbital Systems Ltd.

Legal name

Orbital Systems LLC

Website

https://orbitalsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Orbital Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures high-reliability antenna positioners (1.5m–7.3m) and complete satellite ground station systems for Earth Observation, TT&C, RADAR, SARSAT, and UAV tracking. The CPI subsidiary serves government agencies, defense contractors, and research institutions across 50+ countries via direct sales and a global channel partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Ground Station Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Ground Segment & Gateway Services (Teleports, Gateways, Ground Station-as-a-Service) (HDAIAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM), Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

Keywords

• Antenna positioners
• Satellite ground stations
• Earth observation systems
• Telemetry tracking control
• Antenna feeds

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Antenna Positioner Hardware Sales: Sale of antenna positioners ranging from 1.8m to 7.3m diameter, designed for satellite tracking applications. Includes elevation-over-azimuth mechanisms with high-speed servomotors, precision gears, and built-in absolute position encoders.
2. RF Feeds and Components: Sale of antenna feeds for various frequency bands including X, S, L, Ka bands. Covers TT&C feeds, EOS feeds, general telemetry feeds, and SARSAT feeds. Includes pressurized enclosures with integrated LNAs/LNBs.
3. Demodulators: DSP-based demodulators including High-Rate Demodulator (HRD-200B) for X-band and Low-Rate Demodulator (LRD-200B) for L-band. FPGA-based software-defined operation supporting multiple modulation formats.
4. EOS-DB System Bundles: Complete pre-configured Earth Observation Direct Broadcast reception systems including positioner, reflector, feed, demodulators, EOS-FES server, cables, and installation. Typical timeline from purchase to operational system is four months.
5. TT&C System Bundles: Complete Telemetry, Tracking and Control antenna systems pre-configured for specific requirements. Includes positioner, antenna, tracking controller, HPA, filters, and installation services.
6. Professional Installation Services: Installation services typically provided by Orbital Systems or certified resellers/integrators. System bundles include 3-4 days of installation labor. Advanced hardware training available at Irving, Texas facility.
7. Service Parts and Spares: Spare parts inventory maintained at main Irving Texas facility and Amsterdam location. Common spare parts stocked include positioner modules, feeds, demodulators, and accessories. Long-term spare parts availability policy of 5+ years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Orbital Systems designs and manufactures high-reliability antenna positioners (1.5m to 7.3m) and complete satellite ground station systems for Earth Observation Direct Broadcast, Telemetry Tracking and Control (TT&C), RADAR, SARSAT, and UAV/RPV tracking applications. The product portfolio includes antenna positioners, multi-band feeds, FPGA-based demodulators, an EOS-FES automation server, and the ACU antenna control unit, sold as standalone components and as pre-configured system bundles with installation services.

Product overview

Orbital Systems Ltd. offers a comprehensive portfolio of satellite ground station antenna products organized around a modular architecture. The core offerings include antenna positioners (ranging from 1.5m to 7.3m), specialized feeds for multiple frequency bands (Ka, X, S, L), high-rate and low-rate DSP demodulators, and the EOS-FES (Front End Server) software system. These components combine into pre-configured system bundles: EOS-DB Systems for Earth Observation Direct Broadcast reception and TT&C System Bundles for telemetry, tracking and control applications. The company also provides Custom Solutions engineering, Installation and Integration Services, and Service Parts support. Partner Products including radomes (from Infinite Technologies Inc.) and dehydrators (from Commscope/Andrew Corporation) complement the portfolio. All products emphasize high reliability, low maintenance, and operation in extreme environments with pressurization technology and 10-year mean time between failures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Antenna Positioners High-reliability elevation-over-azimuth satellite tracking antenna systems available in sizes from 1.5m to 7.3m, designed for demanding Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite tracking applications including TT&C, EOS-DB, RADAR, SARSAT, and UAV/RPV tracking.
• Multi-Band Antenna Feeds Multi-band antenna feeds for EOS Direct Broadcast, TT&C, and general telemetry applications, including Ka-Band, Ka-S-Band, X-L-Band, X-S-L-Band, X-S-Band, and S-Band configurations with pressurization, built-in LNA/LNB, filtering, and temperature/humidity monitoring.
• High-Rate Demodulator (HRD-200B) FPGA-based software-defined demodulator for X-band EOS satellite signals supporting OQPSK/QPSK/BPSK modulation up to 40 MSPS with built-in Viterbi decoding and performance within 0.2 dB of theoretical limits.
• Low-Rate Demodulator (LRD-200B) Digital signal processing demodulator for L-band EOS satellite signals supporting QPSK/BPSK/PSK modulation up to 3.5 MSPS with built-in Viterbi decoding for next-generation downlinks.
• EOS-FES Front End Server Complete software/hardware automation and management system for EOS Direct Broadcast ground stations, providing satellite scheduling, tracking, real-time monitoring, data ingestion, and demodulation with integrated NASA DRL software for Level 0 data processing.
• ACU (Antenna Control Unit) Flexible antenna tracking controller managing all aspects of Orbital antenna systems, integrating positioner functions and RF payload control with Ethernet connectivity, multi-processor architecture, built-in GPS receiver, and JSON-based Orbital Data Bus (ODB) command protocol.
• 2.4XLC XL Band EOS-DB Reception System Bundle Pre-configured integrated antenna system for receiving X and L Band Earth Observation Satellite Direct Broadcast data and processing to Level 0, supporting Terra, Aqua, MODIS, METOP, NPP, NOAA POES, FY1, FY3, DMSP, and JPSS1 satellites. Includes 2.4m (or optional 3.0m) positioner, X/L band feed, demodulators, EOS-FES server, cables, and 2 days installation.
• 2.4TSS3 S-Band TT&C Antenna System Bundle Complete TT&C antenna front end for S-band satellite uplink and downlink communications with integrated 50W HPA, tracking controller, and ACU with JSON-based control protocol, providing approximately 14 dB/K G/T and 47-50 dBw EIRP. Includes 3 days onsite installation.
• 2.4TSX1 X-S Band TT&C Antenna System Bundle Multi-band TT&C ground station transmitting on S-band and receiving on X-band for satellite control communications and high-data rate payload data reception, with approximately 24 dB/K X-band G/T. Includes 3 days onsite installation.
• 2.4RX01 1.8m RADAR Positioner High-reliability elevation-over-azimuth radar antenna positioner designed for X-band operation in severe environmental conditions, featuring gold-on-gold contact slip rings, high-speed slewing, and precision scanning speeds.
• Installation Services Professional installation services for all positioners and antenna systems, typically including 3-4 days of installation labor with hardware training, with advanced training available at the Irving, Texas facility.
• Integration Services Turnkey system integration services through certified systems integrators, combining Orbital antenna systems with sophisticated software and comprehensive training programs.
• Service Parts and Spares Spare parts inventory including positioner modules, feeds, demodulators, and accessories, stocked in Irving Texas and Amsterdam with minimum 5-year availability for products no longer manufactured.
• Custom Positioner Solutions Engineering and manufacturing of custom positioner solutions and complete system packages for specialized applications including telemetry, RADAR, dual polarimetric, SARSAT, UAV/UAS telemetry, test range, and mobile/trailer-mounted systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Greater than 10 years average time between failures reported by customers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and historical/core.

• Kongsberg Spacetec AScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystems integrator from Tromsø Norway that installs Orbital Systems antenna products. Has installed systems for METEO France, Thai Meteorological Department, and Norwegian Coastal Administration. Provides advanced control and processing software (MEOS) for system management.
• Collected Localization Satellites (CLS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench systems integrator installing Orbital Systems products for the Argos network. Installed systems at Ascension Island and Tahiti for METEO Chile and CNES support. Major provider of near real-time satellite data services.
• Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorwegian commercial company operating global satellite ground station network. Has installed multiple Orbital Systems TT&C and EOS-DB antennas including locations in Antarctica (Troll Station), Svalbard, and Tromsø. Network includes over 70 antennas supporting 80+ satellites.
• Lockheed MartincoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDefense contractor with multiple installations of Orbital Systems 3.0m X-S-L Band EOS-DB reception antenna systems worldwide. Installation located in Germany as part of their global network.
• Northrop GrummancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAerospace systems integrator and partner for Orbital Systems antenna products. Located in Redondo Beach, California.
• Global ImagingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSystems integrator based in Solana Beach, California. Authorized reseller of Orbital Systems products.
• Pinkmatter SolutionsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African systems integrator located in Pretoria. Provides Orbital Systems products and integration services in the African region.
• Dyneso & AssociatesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSystems integrator with operations in Irvine, California and Korea. Represents Orbital Systems in Korea and Pacific region.
• Antwerp Space N.V.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified reseller based in Hoboken, Belgium. Provides Orbital Systems products and services in the Benelux region.
• CosmoExport Aerospace Research AgencyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified reseller from Moscow, Russia. Installed X-L band EOS-DB reception system at National Centre for Remote Sensing in Nigeria for NASRDA.
• ITC 'Korpus' Co., Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified reseller based in Vladivostok, Russia. Provides Orbital Systems products in the Russian Far East.
• Lexical Technology Pte LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified reseller from Singapore that installed Orbital Systems antenna for National Environmental Agency of Singapore. Provides custom software for L-Band systems.
• SatWave Technologies, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified reseller based in Irvine, California. Provides Orbital Systems products and integration services in the US market.
• SeaSpace CorporationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified reseller based in Poway, California. Authorized to resell Orbital Systems antenna products.
• VisionTech Inc. (VTI)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified reseller from Japan that installed three 2.4m X-L Band EOS-DB systems for Tokyo University of Information Sciences. Also installed systems at Fukui University of Technology and other Japanese institutions.
• Quorum Communications, Inc.historical/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Allan Bundens in 1988 to develop satellite data reception electronics and systems. Co-founded Orbital Systems in 2004 to develop cost-effective high reliability antenna positioners to work with Quorum reception electronics. Products designed to be complementary.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights10 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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