24/7 Space News
SPACEMART
Hughes launches new manufacturing hub and private 5G center in Maryland
illustration only
Hughes launches new manufacturing hub and private 5G center in Maryland
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), has opened a new manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland, emphasizing the company's commitment to innovation and local development.

The facility, named the Hughes Manufacturing Facility (EXM), is responsible for producing U.S.-made hardware essential for various networks, including the Hughes HT3000W JUPITER System satellite modem and the Hughes HL1120W Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite terminal. The EXM, staffed by approximately 400 engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel, employs advanced robotics to produce satellite modems and terminals. It also acts as a testbed for emerging private 5G solutions aimed at enterprise applications and secure 5G networking for the U.S. Department of Defense.

"Hughes has deep roots in this community. Our capabilities evolved from a long-ago startup in Rockville, Maryland, and we have grown into what is now the leading provider of broadband satellite services, products, and managed network solutions," said Paul Gaske, COO, Hughes. "The EXM facility allows us to continue a proud tradition of designing and manufacturing leading edge products here in Maryland."

Situated within the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College, the 140,000-square-foot facility is the first-ever manufacturing space on a U.S. community college campus. It offers educational programs and training for students, including internships and mentoring opportunities with Hughes engineers.

Hughes, recognized as a significant satellite technology and managed service provider to government and defense sectors, will leverage this facility to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with secure domestic manufacturing capabilities.

"The opening of EXM solidifies our dedication to technological innovation, engineering expertise, and fostering the next generation of industry leaders," said Hamid Akhavan, President and CEO, EchoStar. "The products imagined, designed, and fabricated in this building further advance our mission of connecting everyone, everywhere."

Related Links
Hughes Network Systems
The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters
Tweet

RELATED CONTENT
The following news reports may link to other Space Media Network websites.
SPACEMART
PLD Space secures 120 million euros to fuel its space missions
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
PLD Space, the Spanish aerospace firm, has successfully raised 120 million euros in funding to meet its forthcoming technological and operational goals, including the MIURA 5 mission planned for late 2025. Since its inception, the company has been pivotal in the aerospace sector, marking a significant milestone with the successful launch of MIURA 1 in October 2023. Initially, the company garnered 78 million euros from shareholders confident in its technological capabilities and business strategy. ... read more

SPACEMART
Refining space mission interoperability: NASA unveils new trajectory sharing strategy

NASA and Industry Partners Enhance Space Station Missions with Crew and Cargo Deliveries

NASA Doubles Down, Advances 6 Innovative Tech Concepts to New Phase

NASA's Solar Sail Mission Successfully Phones Home

SPACEMART
SpaceX completes bicoastal launches, adding to Starlink's megaconstellation

Sidus Space fulfills order and supplies key components for NASA's Mobile Launcher 2

Radioisotope thermoradiative cells: advancing power generation for outer planet missions

Pulsed plasma rocket development accelerates manned missions to Mars

SPACEMART
Mars agriculture simulations show promise and challenges

Manganese discovery on Mars suggests ancient Earth-like conditions

NASA launches commercial studies to facilitate Mars robotic science

NASA Scientists Gear Up for Solar Storms at Mars

SPACEMART
Shenzhou XVII astronauts safely back from Tiangong space station

International Support for China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Mission

Shenzhou XVIII crew takes command at Tiangong space station

Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space station

SPACEMART
ESA launches space innovation hub in Austria

Satellite Deployment and Orbital Risks Increase Amid Growing Space Congestion

European satellite giant SES to buy US rival Intelsat

Hughes launches new manufacturing hub and private 5G center in Maryland

SPACEMART
Astroscale Japan Advances to Next Stage in JAXA's Orbital Debris Removal Initiative

Microsoft announces Thai datacenter region, AI training

EarthCARE satellite set for launch

Umbra progresses to next phase in DARPA radar tech program

SPACEMART
Webb telescope's study suggests life on exoplanet remains unconfirmed

LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launch

Nightside clouds reveal new insights on giant exoplanet Wasp-43b

Genomes of multicellular algal relatives reveal evolutionary clues to plant origins

SPACEMART
Webb telescope details weather patterns on distant exoplanet

Juno mission reveals volcanic landscapes on Io

Probing liquid water beyond Earth with advanced radar technology

Dating the Solar System's orbital changes with enstatite meteorites

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters




The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.