Ambición de futuro
Roadmap for the future. HISPASAT is presently undergoing a phase of growth and expansion with the aim of becoming a global player in the satellite communication sector. To this end, an increase in investment in satellite programmes has taken placein order to amplify and double the size of our fleet, which will go from its current 5 satellites to 10 in between 2012 and 2016. Ongoing work is being carried out in search of business opportunities among tender processes or partnerships with other operators and other opportunities of inorganic growth are being analysed and discussed as well which will expand the reach and impact of the Group.
A la vanguardia tecnológica
A leading edge technology. For HISPASAT, innovation has always been a key competitive variable; focused both on ongoing technological improvements to the satellites in order to make them more efficient and capable, and the development of new, better services for their clients, which are able to better respond to emerging market demands. In this regard, HISPASAT is now working on a number of R+D projects in the area of services, doing research on compression technologies, various developments for mobile connectivity and new network architectures which will allow to have more efficient, useful telecommunications via satellite. Furthermore, HISPASAT is currently a leader in the field of Ultra High Definition, where its open satellite channel really stands out, the “Hispasat 4K”.
Motor de la industria española
A driving force in the Spanish industry. The company preserves its position as a driving force in the Spanish aerospace industry and remains true to the vocation it was born with. Thanks to this policy, HISPASAT has successfully driven, over these 25 years, 1,000 million euros in industrial returns for the Spanish companies in the industry.
HISPASAT, hoy
HISPASAT, today. The internationalization process in place since 2004 has allowed HISPASAT to continue to grow in recent years. Thus, in 2013, 55.6% of the company's revenues coming from spatial capacity leasing arrangements originated in America, whereas the remaining 44.4% comes from Europe and North Africa. HISPASAT is currently the ninth satellite telecommunications operator worldwide, with four orbital positions, seven satellites in orbit and other three satellite sunder construction.
Lanzamiento del Amazonas 4A (22-03-14)
Launch of the Amazonas 4A (03/22/2014), designed to provide audiovisual services in Latin America.
Líder en servicios de banda ancha en España (31-01-13)
Leader of broadband platforms in Spain(01/31/13). In January 2013, HISPASAT reaches 4,000 antennas deployedin the Spanish territory, with speeds of up to 100 MB per transponder of 36 MHz, a milestone in satellite communications.
Lanzamiento del Amazonas 3 (07-02-2013)
Launch of the Amazonas 3 (07/02/2013), the first satellite to carry the Ka band to Latin America. The first UHD broadcast via satellite in the region is carried out in May 2013, in the get-together organised on the occasion of the start-up of the satellite.
Emisiones 3D
HISPASAT successfully conducts the first global transmissions in 3D format of second generation within the framework of the project JEDI (06/12).
Visita de S.M. el rey Don Juan Carlos I (26-07-2012)
Visit of His Majesty the King of Spain Juan Carlos I to the newly renovated Centre in Arganda (07/26/12). The complete refurbishment of the Centre is carried out by the Spanish architectural firm Juan Herreros Arquitectos in facilities running.
Satellite executive of the year
“Satellite Executive of the Year” Award, granted by Via Satellite (03/16/11).
Lanzamiento HISPASAT 1E (29-12-2010)
Launch of the HISPASAT 1E (12/29/10), which includes the first mission in Ka band (a spot beam) of the Group.
Lanzamiento Amazonas 2 (29-12-2010)
Launch of the Amazonas 2 (10/01/09), the largest Pan-American satellite at the moment, which allows HISPASAT to double its capacity in America. The Amazonas 2, along with the Hispasat 1D, provides communication services in Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake, via broadband terminals connecting to the above mentioned satellites.
Firma Small Geo (29-12-2008)
Development of the Hispasat AG1,built in partnership with ESA (12/29/08). This satellite is built in the Small GEO platform, which allows for a more agile, more efficient use of its orbital capacity. It incorporates the advanced communications payload REDSAT, designed and manufactured by the Spanish industry and made up of an active antenna of reconfigurable satellite beams, which allows the operator to adapt to changes that may occur in the mission after the launching of the satellite, plus an on-board, next-generation processor, made on the basis of the experience gained with the previous Amerhis system.
Proyecto europeo MedNet (08-02-2008)
Setting up of the MedNet European Project (02/08). MedNet falls within the EU’s Seventh Research Framework Programme and includes the deployment of the first telemedicine network in Latin America using the Amerhis technology.
Proyecto Palco-HD
Setting up of the PALCO-HD project, led by HISPASAT, for the development of High-Definition TV. Within this project, HISPASAT stages the first live broadcasttransmissions with HD signal via satellite.
Premio Euroconsult al mejor operador del año (06-09-2007)
Euroconsult Award to the Best Regional Operator of the year(09/06/07). The jury takes into account the results achieved by the company in 2006 as well as the strategic and commercial initiatives driven by HISPASAT to respond to the further development of the company.
Lanzamiento Amazonas 1 (05-08-2004)
Launch of the Amazonas 1 (08/05/04), the largest satellite within the HISPASAT fleet until now and the one providing the best range of services in all Latin America. The Amazonas 1 incorporates a signal processor in its payload, the Amerhis, the first system in the world to incorporate on-board intelligence(On-board Processing) according to DVB standards. Amerhis is at this moment the most advanced multimedia payload embarked upon a commercial communications satellite and offers advanced connectivity services, with the possibility of a direct connection with terminals located in geographical areas covered by the variousbeams of the Amazonas 1 (North America, South America, Brazil and Europe). Telemar transfers, between 2004 and 2005, its satellite telecommunications network to 11 transponders of the Amazonas 1, which sets a new record at that time. The Amazonas 1 also provides DTH services to Chile through ZAP (which would be subsequently renamed as Claro TV) and establishes emergency communications after the Katrina hurricane in September 2005.
Lanzamiento HISPASAT 1D (18-09-2002)
Launch of the HISPASAT 1D (09/18/02). After its coming into service, at the end of 2002, it takes over some of the most relevant services provided from both the Hispasat 1A and 1B (Telefónica, Retevisión, Globecast and Vía Digital).
Constitución de Hisdesat (17-07-2001)
Setting up of HISDESAT (07/10/01), offering satellite services to Government agencies. The company is set up as a result of a collaboration agreement between HISPASAT and the Spanish Ministry of Defense. The main communication satellite is to be called SPAINSAT, whereas the other is given the name XTAR-EUR and takes on the task of providing the necessary redundancy.
Constitución de Hispamar (09-05-2001)
Setting up of HISPAMAR(09/05/01). The role of HISPASAT as a link between Europeand Latino America is reinforced with the acquisition of new orbital rights in the year 2000, at a 61º West orbital position,and with the establishment of HISPAMAR, its Brazilian subsidiary, in 2001. Thus, the company initiates a process of internationalization, which will turn it into a leader operator in Latino America in the following years, counting among the first in the worldin terms of revenues. Unlike other European operators who market their satellite capacity in the Brazilian market, HISPASAT do it by establishing itself in Brazil, from where it provides coverage for all America. This, in the first place, demonstrates the strong confidence of HISPASAT in the potential already exhibited by Brazil at this momentas an economic driving force for the American continentand, secondly, it extendsits scope beyond the traditionally Spanish language domain where it has operated until nowin order to reach a much wider audience in the American continent.
Lanzamiento HISPASAT 1C (03-02-2000)
Launch of the Hispasat 1C (03/02/00). In 1997 both the Hispasat 1A and 1B had reached their operating limit, which, added to the rise of digital technologies —particularly digital television and Internet usage—allows to give the green light to the second generation of HISPASAT satellite systems. The launch, which takes place at Cape Canaveral, is honoured with the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Cristina. Through the Hispasat 1C, the most important cable operator in Portugal, TV Cabo, is also reached and serviced.
Transmisión Vía Digital (09-1997)
Beginning of the transmissions by Vía Digital through HISPASAT(09/97): the users are able to receive the signal via satellite in the whole Spain, plus over 35 thematic, Premium and Pay-per-View channels, as well as other multimedia interactive services.
Transmisión de las olimpiadas de Atlanta (01-07-1996)
Transmission of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games from America to Europe (07/96).
Lanzamiento del HISPASAT 1B (22-07-1993)
Launch of the Hispasat 1B (07/22/93). This is a "twin" satellite to 1A, although with slight differences in mass and power with regard to the latter.
Inauguración del Centro de Control de Satélites (11-09-1992)
Inauguration of the Satellite Control Centre in Arganda del Rey (07/12/92). The Centre becomes fully operational less than 30 months after its initial planning thanks to the integration work carried out by Inisel Espacio. The inauguration of the Centre is attended by the Spanish Minister of Public Works and Transport.
Lanzamiento del HISPASAT 1A (11-09-1992)
Launching of the Hispasat 1A (09/11/92), honoured with the presence of the Prince of Asturias and broadcasted from the Expo-92 World Exhibition in Seville. Through the Hispasat 1A and in collaboration with Retevision, the satellite transmission by Spanish television company RTVE to America starts with the broadcasting of the OTI Festival in 1992. The signal is received across a large portion of the American continent, from New York to Tierra de Fuego. Likewise, the transmission by TVE International through the Hispasat 1A starts in October 1993.
Participación de HISPASAT en la creación del DVB
Participation of HISPASAT as a co-founder member in the creation of DVB, the body responsible for designing globally accepted digital TV standards. HISPASAT works on the approval of the first DVB-S standard, essential for digital TV broadcasting via satellite and DTH platforms.
Constitución de
la compañía HISPASAT 30-06-1989
Incorporation of the company HISPASAT (06/30/89), originally founded as a public initiative ratified by an Agreement of the Spanish Cabinet of Ministers on 7th April, 1989 and with a clear focus on promoting the development of the Spanish aerospace industry. HISPASAT begins operating as a local satellite provider, invested with the rights to operate the 30º West orbital position, from which two satellites should provide their services, Hispasat 1A and 1B, both built by Matra Marconi.