KONGSBERG reaches 200 TT&C units milestone supporting satellite communications worldwide in International Shipping News 23/05/2026 KONGSBERG has passed a cumulative total of 200 contracted Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) units – critical subsystems for satellite communications. Today, 142 units are operating in orbit onboard geostationary satellites, accumulating more than 8 million error-free hours – a testament to the reliability and engineering excellence of KONGSBERG’s space solutions. For nearly four decades, KONGSBERG has supplied high-quality electronic equipment to telecommunications, navigation, and Earth observation satellites. Its products are onboard more than 250 satellites, serving global satellite operators. The company’s expertise spans the entire value chain – from design and development to manufacturing, qualification, and delivery, supported by advanced in-house competencies in RF and electronic design, simulation, and space-qualified technologies. This achievement is rooted in long-term collaboration with ESA and the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA), through ESA’s ARTES Industrial Competitiveness program. ESA has supported KONGSBERG in developing and enhancing its TT&C technology which has evolved through multiple innovation cycles. These investments have enabled KONGSBERG to expand its space electronics business, enter new market segments, and strengthen Norway’s space-based competencies, directly contributing to priorities outlined in the Norwegian government’s space strategy. “A long standing cooperation with KONGSBERG have shown how sustained ARTES support and shared ambition can strengthen both Norway’s role in space technology and Europe’s wider industrial capabilities,” said Domenico Mignolo, Head of the Technology & Products Division in ESA’s Connectivity and Secure Communications (CSC) Directorate. “We are proud of this major milestone, which illustrates how sustained collaboration has enabled Norway to play a leadi