What Belintersat does

Belintersat is the National Satellite Communication and Broadcasting System of Belarus, operating the BELINTERSAT-1 geostationary communications satellite positioned at 51.5°E. The satellite was manufactured by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) on the DFH-4 platform and launched on January 15, 2016 from the Xichang cosmodrome, with a 15-year design life. BELINTERSAT-1 carries 38 transponders — 20 C-band transponders (36 MHz) plus 18 Ku-band transponders (14 x 36 MHz and 4 x 54 MHz) — and provides coverage across Europe, Africa, and Asia via three configured beams (African Beam in C/Ku-band, European Beam in Ku-band, Eastern Beam in C-band). Belintersat serves media companies (primary), government agencies, and telecommunications/cable operators with satellite broadcasting of radio and TV programs, satellite resource (capacity) rental, encrypted TV program delivery to cable operators, and data transmission services.

Ground infrastructure consists of the Space Communication Center and Teleport plus the Ground Control Complex (NKU) co-located in Stanokovo, approximately 40 km from Minsk, featuring 6 fixed full-size antennas (9-13m) capable of working with satellites from 20°W to 80°E and providing 24/7 operations. The company employs 51-100 staff and operates as a state-owned national infrastructure asset.

Belintersat monetizes through subscription/recurring revenue streams (capacity rental, broadcasting, TV program delivery), usage-based data transmission, and professional services (terrestrial backup, antenna/equipment placement, third-party payload monitoring, orbital testing, technical consulting). Go-to-market is consultative enterprise sales via a dedicated sales department, phone/email inquiry, and website-based line-budget and capacity-allocation forms. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The system has strategic partnerships with CALT (satellite manufacturer) and Intersputnik (intergovernmental space communications organization), and holds a registered BELINTERSAT trademark.

Name

Belintersat

Legal name

BELINTERSAT

Website

https://belintersat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Belintersat operates Belarus's national geostationary satellite communications system via BELINTERSAT-1 at 51.5°E, providing C/Ku-band capacity for TV broadcasting, VSAT/data connectivity, and cable program delivery across Europe, Africa, and Asia to media companies, government agencies, and telecom operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communications

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (5174)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Wholesale Capacity & Backhaul (transponder/HTS capacity, teleport services) (HDAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Ground Segment & Gateway Services (Teleports, Gateways, Ground Station-as-a-Service) (HDAIAJAH), Satellite Video & Media Distribution (DTH, Contribution/Distribution, Occasional Use) (HDAIAJAG), Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI), Satellite Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAC), Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Satellite communication services
• Satellite broadcasting services
• Satellite resource rental
• Satellite data transmission
• Geostationary satellite operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Dzerzhinsk

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Resource Rental: Providing access to satellite capacity for customers needing to transmit information between any points in the coverage areas of BELINTERSAT-1.
2. Satellite Broadcasting Services: Satellite television and radio program broadcasting services for media companies and content providers.
3. TV Program Delivery: Delivery of encrypted TV program packages to cable operators.
4. Data Transmission: Satellite-based data transfer services for enterprise and government clients.
5. Additional Services: Backup of terrestrial channels, antenna and equipment placement, payload monitoring for other satellites, orbital testing services, and technical consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Belintersat operates the National Satellite Communication and Broadcasting System of Belarus, providing C-band and Ku-band satellite capacity via the BELINTERSAT-1 geostationary satellite at 51.5°E. The company offers satellite broadcasting of radio and TV programs, satellite resource (transponder) rental, encrypted TV program delivery to cable operators, data transmission services, and ancillary services such as teleport access, payload monitoring, and orbital testing. Services are delivered across coverage zones spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Product overview

Belintersat operates the National Satellite Communication and Broadcasting System (brand: BELINTERSAT), a comprehensive satellite communications infrastructure centered on the BELINTERSAT-1 geostationary satellite at 51.5° E. The portfolio consists of the satellite core product plus integrated ground infrastructure (Space Communication Center with Teleport and Ground Control Complex), delivering services including satellite broadcasting of radio/TV programs, satellite resource rental, TV program delivery to cable operators, and data transfer. The system operates 24/7 with 6 full-scale antennas and provides coverage across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BELINTERSAT-1 Satellite (Geostationary Communications Satellite) Geostationary communications satellite operating at orbital position 51.5°E, providing Ku-band and C-band coverage across Europe, Africa, and Asia via 38 transponders. Underpins television broadcasting, data transmission, and satellite resource rental services for media companies, government agencies, and telecom operators.
• Satellite Broadcasting of Radio and TV Programs (Трансляция радио- и телепрограмм) Satellite transmission service for radio and television program distribution, enabling media companies and content providers to deliver broadcast content to wide audiences across the satellite's European, African, and Asian coverage zones.
• Satellite Resource Rental (Аренда спутникового ресурса) Provision of access to BELINTERSAT-1 satellite capacity (transponders) for customers needing to transmit information between any points within the satellite's coverage zones.
• TV Program Delivery (Доставка телепрограмм) Delivery of encrypted television program packages to cable operators via the BELINTERSAT-1 satellite, enabling access to broadcast content packages for redistribution.
• Data Transfer (Передача данных) Satellite-based data transmission services for reliable communication between geographically dispersed locations within the satellite's coverage zones, targeted at enterprise and government clients.
• Other Services (Другие услуги) Additional satellite services including terrestrial channel backup, antenna and equipment placement, monitoring of other satellite payloads, orbital testing in C and Ku bands, and technical consulting for satellite communication system development.
• Space Communication Center and Teleport (Центр космической связи / Телепорт) Ground-based teleport infrastructure featuring 6 full-scale stationary antennas (9-13 m) capable of working with satellites in orbital positions from 20°W to 80°E, supporting 24/7 operations, with radio frequency equipment, server infrastructure, and software for satellite communication operations.
• Ground Control Complex (Наземный комплекс управления / ЦУП) Specialized facility providing 24/7 satellite control and payload monitoring of BELINTERSAT-1, including quality monitoring of communication services delivered to customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38 transponders (20 C-band + 18 Ku-band) providing extensive communication capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Intersputnik (International Space Communications Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Belintersat participated in the joint 54th session of the Council and 29th session of the Operational Committee of Intersputnik. Intersputnik is an intergovernmental organization for international space communications cooperation.
• China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2016Manufacturer of BELINTERSAT-1 satellite using DFH-4 platform. The satellite was launched from Xichang cosmodrome (China) on January 15, 2016. BELINTERSAT-1 is the 9th satellite on the DFH-4 platform launched into geostationary orbit, utilizing 100% qualified and flight-proven components.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SES: One of the world's largest GEO satellite operators with a global fleet serving video broadcasting, enterprise connectivity, and government segments. Directly comparable in offering C/Ku-band capacity leasing and end-to-end managed satellite services.
• Yahsat: UAE-based GEO satellite operator providing broadcast, broadband, and government/military satellite communications across MENA, Africa, and Asia. Comparable as a regionally-focused GEO operator with state-aligned ownership serving broadcast and government customers.
• Telesat: Canadian GEO satellite operator (with planned LEO Lightspeed constellation) providing broadcast distribution, enterprise connectivity, and government services globally. Comparable in offering transponder capacity and managed services, particularly to government customers.
• AsiaSat: Hong Kong-based GEO satellite operator providing C/Ku-band capacity for broadcast, telecom, and data services across Asia-Pacific. Comparable in operating a regional GEO fleet with similar service offerings and customer segments to Belintersat's Eastern Beam coverage.
• Arabsat: Arab League intergovernmental GEO satellite operator providing broadcasting and telecommunications services across MENA, Europe, and Africa. Comparable in being a regional intergovernmental satellite system with focus on broadcast distribution and capacity leasing.
• Türksat: Turkish state-owned GEO satellite operator providing broadcasting, VSAT, and data services across Europe, MENA, Central Asia, and Africa. Closely comparable as a national satellite system with state backing, multi-beam regional coverage, and similar service mix to Belintersat.
• Intelsat: Global GEO satellite operator offering C/Ku/Ka-band transponder capacity, managed services, and broadcast distribution across all major regions. Directly comparable business model of selling wholesale satellite capacity and broadcasting services to media, telecom, and government customers.
• Eutelsat: Major European-headquartered GEO satellite operator providing broadcast, data, and government services across Europe, MENA, Africa, and Asia. Directly comparable in operating regional GEO capacity for TV distribution and enterprise VSAT.
• RSCC (Russian Satellite Communications Company): Russian state-owned GEO satellite operator providing C/Ku/Ka-band capacity for broadcasting, telecom backhaul, and government across Russia, CIS, and international markets. Highly comparable as a state-owned regional satellite operator with similar geopolitical positioning and customer profile.

Others

• Intersputnik: Intergovernmental organization for international space communications cooperation, of which Belintersat is an active participant. Listed as a core strategic partner; comparable as an ecosystem participant in international satellite capacity allocation rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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