Orbital Research, a privately owned company headquartered in Canada, was founded in 2003 and employs approximately 20 individuals. The company specializes in building frequency converters designed for challenging SATCOM conditions, including extreme weather such as sandstorms and snowstorms.

Revenue

Founded

2003

Headcount

16

Headquarters

Canada

Primary Segment

Defense & Space

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Orbital Research announced on June 11, 2026, its plan to attend Eurosatory 2026 in Paris from June 15 to 19, where it will showcase its RF and frequency conversion solutions for defense SATCOM and tactical communications among global defense and security leaders. Previously, on May 22, the company revealed its intention to attend Space Business Expo 2026 in Tokyo on May 29, an event focused on commercial space, satellite infrastructure, Earth observation, and next-generation orbital systems. Also on May 22, Orbital Research announced its participation in SmallSat Europe 2026 in Amsterdam on May 26, where it will discuss LEO missions, payload technologies, ground infrastructure, and its RF and frequency conversion solutions for SATCOM and Earth observation. Earlier, on May 19, Orbital Research recognized the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) support in advancing its next-generation space-rated RF converter technologies. This collaboration enabled the design, fabrication, and validation of flight-representative Ka-band and X-band Up/Down Converter (UDC) subsystem prototypes for CubeSat and small satellite platforms, strengthening Canada’s domestic capability in advanced space electronics and resilient communications systems. Additionally on May 19, the company announced its attendance at Space Canada’s Horizons 2026 in Longueuil, Quebec, an event at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters designed to explore Canada’s role in the global space economy.
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