Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Backnang, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1949
Tesat, officially Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG, is a satellite communications and optical communication manufacturer headquartered in Backnang, Germany. Founded in 1949, it is an Airbus Defence and Space subsidiary with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. It serves the space, defense, and automotive sectors. In 2025 it delivered SCOT80 optical communication terminals for a Lockheed Martin GPS demonstration, and it has since begun delivering SCOT135 terminals.
Tesat at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1949
Headquarters
Backnang, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
77 years in operation (founded 1949).
Holds ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Tesat, officially Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG, is a satellite communications and optical communication manufacturer headquartered in Backnang, Germany. Founded in 1949, it is an Airbus Defence and Space subsidiary with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. It serves the space, defense, and automotive sectors. In 2025 it delivered SCOT80 optical communication terminals for a Lockheed Martin GPS demonstration, and it has since begun delivering SCOT135 terminals.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1949 |
Headquarters | Backnang, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Tesat makes
The company's product areas include electronics, transmission equipment, and satellite communication payloads, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Transmission, Adhesive (source: tesat.de).
Certifications
Tesat is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 50001 — newspacemarket.com
ISO 9001 — newspacemarket.com
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Lockheed Martin — reported by spaceintelreport.com
Latest developments
2026-09-01 — Beschaffung von zwei in Berlin | Zuschlag an Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG (tenderrepublic.de)
2026-06-30 — Satellite lasercom terminal builder Tesat: Production ramping to 5 per day, single shift, which is enough for current market - Space Intel Report (spaceintelreport.com)
2026-03-30 — TESAT DELIVERS FIRST SCOT135 OPTICAL COMMUNICATION TERMINAL (tesat.de)
2025-12-11 — TESAT GOVERNMENT PARTNERS WITH FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES (tesat.de)
2025-10-27 — TESAT GOVERNMENT DELIVERS SCOT80 OPTICAL COMMUNICATION TERMINALS FOR LOCKHEED MARTIN GPS DEMONSTRATION (tesat.de)
2025-10-06 — TESAT DELIVERS THE FIRST SCOT20 OPTICAL COMMUNICATION TERMINAL TO PLANETEK HELLAS FOR GREECE’S NATIONAL SATELLITE SPACE PROGRAM (tesat.de)
Facilities
Tesat is headquartered in Backnang, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Public sources also reference these locations:
Merritt Island, FL — tesat.de
Backnang, Germany — newspacemarket.com
Company details
Tesat is a private subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, and Space Intel Report states that its laser communication terminal production is ramping to five units per day on a single shift. Tesat was founded in 1949, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Backnang, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 77 years in operation (founded 1949). Holds ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tesat make?
Tesat, officially Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG, is a satellite communications and optical communication manufacturer headquartered in Backnang, Germany. Founded in 1949, it is an Airbus Defence and Space subsidiary with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. It serves the space, defense, and automotive sectors. In 2025 it delivered SCOT80 optical communication terminals for a Lockheed Martin GPS demonstration, and it has since begun delivering SCOT135 terminals.
Where is Tesat headquartered?
Tesat is headquartered in Backnang, Baden-Wuerttemberg (49 Gerberstrasse, Backnang, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 71522).
When was Tesat founded?
Tesat was founded in 1949.
How big is Tesat?
Tesat has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Tesat hold?
Tesat lists ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Who are Tesat's customers?
Public sources directly reference Lockheed Martin as a counterparty of Tesat. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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