XTAR Information

In the congested world of satellite communications, XTAR is unique in mission and focus: we are a commercial satellite operator, yet provide communications solely to military and government users. Offering connectivity in the X-band frequency range via two satellite payloads, XTAR provides full MILSATCOM compatibility, ideal for military enterprise communications, special operations missions, information gathering and border security. Featuring high-powered 72 MHz transponders and global, fixed and steerable beams, XTAR provides over 4 GB of cost-effective, flexible and secure X-band capacity. In 2019, Hisdesat announced that it will construct additional satellites through which XTAR will provide service in the X, Mil-Ka and UHF frequency bands. With these two next-generation satellites currently in the planning stages, XTAR is poised to serve the government and military for decades to come. Founded in 2001, XTAR is privately owned by majority shareholder Loral Space & Communications Inc. and minority shareholder Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos S.A.