Russian Satellite Communications Company

Name

Russian Satellite Communications Company

Legal name

Federal State Unitary Enterprise Russian Satellite Communications Company

Website

https://eng.rscc.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communications

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Ground Segment & Gateway Services (Teleports, Gateways, Ground Station-as-a-Service) (HDAIAJAH), Satellite Wholesale Capacity & Backhaul (transponder/HTS capacity, teleport services) (HDAIAEAJ), Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Satellite communications services
• Geostationary satellite operator
• TV broadcasting satellite
• Maritime VSAT services
• Satellite capacity leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Satellite capacity leasing: RSCC provides satellite capacity and transponder services to operators for TV broadcasting, data transmission, and broadband access. Revenue generated from leasing orbital slots and transponder bandwidth on the Express satellite constellation.
2. TV and radio broadcasting services: Federal broadcast distribution, DTH services, regional TV and radio broadcast, and TV feed management. Services include distribution of federal multiplexes to 11 time zones and direct satellite broadcasting to end consumers.
3. Maritime communications: Broadband communication channels for vessels enabling modern satellite communication services. VSAT networks for ships operating in seas of Europe, Far East, Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and Northern Sea Route.
4. VSAT network services: Corporate and government VSAT networks, satellite news gathering, broadband internet access, IP trunking, cellular backhaul, and connectivity for stationary and mobile objects.
5. Satellite control and monitoring services: Telemetry, tracking and control services for communication satellites in geostationary orbit provided to domestic and foreign satellite operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) operates a fleet of 11 geostationary Express-series satellites providing global coverage, leasing satellite capacity and bandwidth to broadcasters, telecom operators, government agencies, and maritime companies. The company delivers TV broadcasting services (federal multiplex distribution, DTH, regional TV/radio), corporate and maritime VSAT communications, and telemetry/tracking/control services for satellites.

Product overview

RSCC is a Russian state-owned satellite operator offering a comprehensive satellite communications and broadcasting portfolio. The core offering centers on satellite capacity services via its fleet of 11 geostationary Express satellites positioned from 14° W to 145° E, providing global coverage. Services include: TV Broadcasting (federal multiplex, DTH for Tricolor/NTV Plus/Orion Express, regional TV/radio, satellite news gathering); Communication Services (corporate VSAT networks, maritime VSAT at up to 45 Mbps, broadband access, IP telephony); Satellite Control (telemetry, tracking, and control for own and foreign satellites). Ground infrastructure consists of six teleports (Dubna, Bear Lakes, Skolkovo, Zheleznogorsk, Khabarovsk, Vladimir) and Shabolovka Technical Center connected via own fiber-optic network. Recent developments include inter-satellite data transmission experiments and domestic import substitution terminals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Satellite Capacity Services Provision of satellite capacity and bandwidth for transmission and reception of satellite communication channels across RSCC's constellation of 11 geostationary satellites covering Russia, CIS, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Americas. Targeted at broadcasters, telecom operators, government agencies, ISPs, and large enterprises requiring dedicated orbital resources.
• Federal TV Broadcasting Distribution of packages of First and Second federal multiplexes to 11 time zones of Russian Federation through RSCC's constellation satellites and ground-based technical facilities of teleports and Shabolovka TV/Radio program multiplexing center. Targeted at the Russian Government and federal broadcasting requirements.
• Direct Satellite Broadcasting (DTH) Direct-to-home television broadcasting services delivered to DTH operators including NTV Plus, Tricolor TV, and Orion Express. Population can receive 400 TV channels including First and Second multiplex programs anywhere in Russia via Express-AT2, Express-AMU1, and Express-AM5 satellites.
• Regional TV and Radio Broadcasting Satellite delivery channels for regional television and radio companies to terrestrial receiving networks (own or RTRN network). Programs distributed via RSCC spacecraft with optimal coverage for required areas, targeted at regional broadcasters.
• Satellite News Gathering and TV Feeds TV feed services via RSCC satellite constellation for online transmission of news, reports from scenes and emergencies. Technical capabilities of spacecraft enable fast, high quality reporting and live broadcasting, targeted at news organizations and government agencies.
• Maritime VSAT Services Broadband communication channels for water transport enabling ships to access modern communication services via geostationary orbit satellites. Maritime VSAT achieves up to 45 Mbps per vessel with cost of 0.45 rubles per MB. Services cover Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Northern Sea Route, European and Far East waters, targeted at shipping companies, icebreakers, and research vessels.
• Corporate VSAT Networks Creation and integration of corporate communication networks, organization of telephone channels, broadband Internet access, video conferencing, and IP telephony for stationary and mobile objects. Networks span Latin America, Caribbean, US coasts, Africa, Middle East, Russia, and Arctic/Atlantic/Pacific seas, targeted at enterprises, ISPs, and cellular operators.
• Telemetry, Tracking and Control Services Management and monitoring of communication satellites in geostationary orbit. RSCC's teleports enable monitoring and controlling satellites over territories from Europe to Asia-Pacific region, including services for foreign companies during satellite launches. Targeted at domestic and foreign satellite operators including Eutelsat, Intelsat, and ABS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% market share in Russian maritime VSAT services with 72% of all connected Russian vessels operating via RSCC satellites
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• JSC RESHETNEV (ISS-Reshetnev Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026RSCC signed contracts worth 43.97 billion rubles with RESHETNEV JSC for manufacturing of three geostationary communications satellites: Express-AT3, Express-AT4, and Express-AMU8. RESHETNEV is part of Roscosmos and has manufactured 22 Express spacecraft for RSCC since 1994. Total of seven satellites contracted with RESHETNEV by 2026, making it the largest order in international satellite communications market. Cooperation involves approximately 300 companies employing 80,000 people.
• Hughes Network SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 25 March 2020RSCC employed Hughes assistance in installing gateway equipment on the Eutelsat AMU1 satellite to transition AM6 customers following Ka-band transponder degradation. Hughes engineering team reconfigured the entire system in four days. RSCC and Hughes worked closely to repoint thousands of terminals to new satellite under COVID-19 constraints. Hughes Jupiter gateway manages networks at Dubna and Khabarovsk locations.
• Roscosmos State CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSCC operates under the Russian space sector comprising over 100 organizations under Roscosmos. Roscosmos appointed Dmitry Bakanov as chief in February 2025. RSCC and Roscosmos cooperate on satellite development including Express-RV satellites for highly elliptical orbit and coordination of orbital slots. Four Express-RV satellites planned for launch into high elliptical orbit.
• EutelsatmajorTechnology or IntegrationRSCC provides telemetry, tracking and control services for Eutelsat spacecraft from Dubna SCC. In 1996, RSCC won international tender for construction of telemetry and remote control station for Eutelsat spacecraft. RSCC built eight antennas for telemetry and control of ten Eutelsat satellites. Eutelsat Gateway operates Ka-band transponders on Express-AMU1 satellite.
• Maritime equipment manufacturersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRSCC works with equipment manufacturers for maritime VSAT including SeaTel (Sailor), KNS (Z10, Z12, Z15 Mk2/Mk3), Intellian (V130), and Orbit OrSat for stabilized maritime antennas. Equipment costs start at $40,000 for terminal hardware.
• Thales Alenia SpacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner for satellite manufacturing. Thales Alenia Space Italy contributed to Express-AMU7 satellite manufactured by ISS-Reshetnev Company. Previously manufactured payloads for Express-A series satellites in cooperation with Alcatel.
• IntersputnikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSCC participates in Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications established for international satellite communications cooperation. SCC Bear Lakes staff collaborated with Ministry of Communications specialists in constructing and maintaining satellite stations abroad.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SES S.A. Luxembourg-headquartered global GEO/medium-Earth orbit operator running ~50 satellites across C-, Ku-, and Ka-bands. Comparable as a multi-band GEO operator serving broadcasters, governments, and enterprise customers with teleports and TT&C; SES is the global scale benchmark RSCC competes against in Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific markets.
• Arabsat: Arab League intergovernmental GEO satellite operator providing broadcast, telecom, and broadband services across MENA. Comparable to RSCC as a regional state-backed satellite platform with broadcast (DTH) and government customers, competing for similar MEA and African capacity contracts.
• Eutelsat: Pan-European GEO satellite operator providing broadcast, broadband, and government capacity across Europe, MEA, and parts of Asia. Highly comparable to RSCC in fleet structure (multi-band GEO), customer mix (broadcasters + government + maritime), and TT&C services — and notably RSCC already provides telemetry and control for Eutelsat spacecraft from Dubna.
• Telesat: Canadian GEO and planned LEO broadband operator providing broadcast, enterprise, and government services globally. Comparable to RSCC in GEO capacity leasing and government/enterprise focus; Telesat's broadcast customer relationships in Latin America overlap with RSCC's service regions.
• Hispasat: Spanish-headquartered GEO satellite operator focused on Spanish-language broadcast, government, and connectivity services across Europe, Latin America, and North Africa. Comparable to RSCC as a mid-sized GEO operator with strong broadcast distribution and government contracts, though with a smaller constellation.
• Intelsat: US-headquartered GEO operator with a global fleet serving media, government, and mobility customers. Comparable to RSCC in providing C/Ku-band capacity, hosted payloads, and TT&C services — and Intelsat is already a customer of RSCC's Dubna teleport for satellite control.
• AsiaSat: Asia-Pacific regional GEO satellite operator providing broadcast and connectivity services. Comparable to RSCC as a regional capacity provider serving broadcasters and telecom operators across overlapping Asian service regions.
• Inmarsat (Viasat): UK-based mobile satellite services operator (now part of Viasat) specializing in maritime, aviation, and government L-band/GEO connectivity. Direct peer in maritime VSAT and government segments where RSCC holds 72% Russian vessel share; competing reference point for maritime throughput and pricing.
• China Satcom (China Satellite Communications Co.): Chinese state-owned GEO satellite operator providing broadcast, broadband, and government communications across China and Asia-Pacific. Closest structural analogue to RSCC as a sovereign national operator with domestic broadcast obligations, military/government priority customers, and a captive home market monopoly.
• Turksat: Turkish state-owned GEO satellite operator providing broadcast, data, and government communications across Turkey, Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia. Direct structural peer to RSCC given sovereign ownership, domestic broadcast obligations, and overlapping Eurasian coverage footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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