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KSAT expands strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services

AWS customers will now be able to access KSAT's global satellite ground station network and operation services as well as the services and tools of AWS. Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a global leader in satellite communications and data services, has expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver enhanced solutions for space mission applications. This strengthened partnership merges KSAT’s extensive satellite ground station network with AWS’s industry-leading cloud infrastructure, providing mission operators with seamless, integrated access to global satellite connectivity and cloud-based services. Through the integration of AWS Ground Station capabilities into its existing commercial offerings, KSAT aims to transform how satellite data is delivered and processed. The collaboration enables more scalable, resilient and flexible services, allowing users to access a broader global ground network through a single, unified interface. This innovation responds directly to the evolving needs of the space industry, where customers increasingly demand simplified cloud connectivity, faster data delivery, and advanced technology for their missions. As part of the expanded partnership, KSAT will extend its services to both new and existing commercial customers, offering faster onboarding and improved access to the world’s most comprehensive satellite ground communication infrastructure. Mission operators will benefit from KSAT’s round-the-clock support, as well as specialised offerings such as Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) support, while leveraging AWS’s secure and scalable cloud environment. Speaking about the partnership, Rolf Skatteboe, CEO of KSAT, said: 'This expanded partnership with AWS shows continued focus within KSAT to lead the way in satellite communications and ground station services. By integrating AWS Ground Station with our own globally distributed infrastructure, we’re able to offer more connectivity, enhancing our unmatched customer support offerings, at scale. AWS is the leader in cloud enabled solutions for space missions, and bringing together our capabilities is powerful.' The scope and scale of KSAT’s network enables customers to take advantage of comprehensive service solutions. As a leading partner for AWS Ground Station, KSAT extends its scaled service offerings, including industry leading pricing options tailored to customer mission needs. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Clint Crosier, Director, AWS Aerospace and Satellite, added: 'KSAT has been a recognized leader in commercial ground station network offerings for decades. By deepening our work with KSAT, we combine the best of both organisations into a powerful and unique solution, marking not just a shift for our customers but for the industry at large. The full range of AWS capabilities, coupled with KSAT’s focus on commercial ground connectivity, provide space customers with enhanced resilience and innovation beyond what’s available today—driving both mission and business success. We are setting a new standard for the future of satellite communications and cloud integration.' By combining KSAT's expertise in satellite ground solutions with the power of the AWS Cloud, this collaboration will pave the way for new opportunities in satellite data processing, low latency data delivery, and mission operations.