COMSAT, Inc.

TelecommunicationsVirginia, United States51-200 Employees

COMSAT, Inc. is a mid-sized, aviation-focused satellite communications company based in Herndon, Virginia, and operates within the Satcom Direct group. It delivers satellite voice and broadband data services for in-flight communications, supporting flight decks and cabin connectivity on business, military, government, and heads-of-state aircraft. Its offerings address commercial and defense needs, including communications for fixed- and rotary-wing operations, homeland security systems, public safety communications, defense electronics and avionics, and threat detection. The organization is situated in the Washington, D.C. region and participates in broader SATCOM activities through its tie to Satcom Direct.

The firm traces its roots to the original COMSAT organization established by the Communications Satellite Act of 1962, reflecting a long-standing role in the industry. It contributed to major milestones as a founding member of Intelsat and managed the Marisat fleet, which delivered early mobile satellite communications to the U.S. Navy. It also helped establish Inmarsat’s initial operating framework from two earth stations. Today, COMSAT remains part of Satcom Direct, continuing to support aviation and government customers with advanced communications solutions.

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