Norsat International

Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977 and now a Kongsberg company, is a provider of satellite communication solutions for remote and challenging applications. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of products including satellite terminals – notably the WAYFARER fly-away series – and critical satellite components such as Low Noise Block downconverters (LNBs), Block Upconverters (BUCs), and Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), covering C, X, Ku, and Ka frequency bands. Norsat also offers customizable solutions tailored to specific communication needs.

Beyond traditional satellite components, Norsat has expanded into terrestrial robotics, offering intelligent quadruped, tracked, and wheeled robots, as well as drones, under the “Ground Guardian” product line. These robotic solutions cater to industrial and reconnaissance applications. The company’s product range extends to large-scale earth station antennas, including the ANCHOR series available in 9.0m and 13.0m Ka-band configurations.

Norsat serves a diverse customer base with a network of resellers and direct support channels. While specific mission details aren’t publicly available, the company’s offerings suggest a focus on serving industries requiring reliable communication in demanding environments, including maritime, defense, and potentially disaster response.

Norsat differentiates itself through a combination of established expertise in satellite communications and a growing portfolio of robotic solutions, offering both standard and highly customizable products to meet unique client requirements. The company’s breadth of offerings, from individual components to complete terminal and robotic systems, positions it as a versatile provider in the satellite and robotics industries.