Established in 1987, Antek Systems is a Frederick, Maryland satellite-communications specialist whose staff includes professionals with more than 25 years of earth-station experience. The company supports customers ranging from local television stations to government agencies and major earth-station operators, with particular strength in antenna integration and equipment testing.
IOT SystemsBorn from the COMSAT Laboratories engineers behind Early Bird, IOT Systems provides satellite communications testing systems and engineering services, with its Standard In-Orbit Test System at the center of the business. The Hagerstown company draws on more than half a century of satellite-communications experience and is led by founder and president Steven Teller, whose 25-plus years at COMSAT included in-orbit testing for major communications satellites. Its work spans satellite program support and earth-station testing, serving operators and manufacturers including Lockheed Martin, Space Systems/Loral, Eutelsat and DIRECTV.HAGERSTOWN, MD
Mechantech, INCFamily-owned and operated since 1989, Mechantech is led by Kurt and Kendall Hayman from its Pennsylvania base. The company is known for practical field support of satellite communications infrastructure, serving major commercial, aerospace, and government organizations worldwide. Its 23-person team has built more than 95 satellite antennas and provides ongoing support for critical communications sites.CATAWISSA, PA
Hughes Network Systems, LLCHughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, develops satellite communications and networking technology and provides connectivity services worldwide. Its manufacturing operation has more than 30 years of experience and reports producing over 10 million devices, including terminal and gateway-rack assemblies. The company also operates a large satellite broadband network and provides managed networking for enterprises and government agencies.GERMANTOWN, MD