Aircraft Satellite Services

Airborne LEO, GEO and MEO solutions

SD Government’s agnostic solutions seamlessly integrate satellite and terrestrial networks for resilient, mission-critical connectivity.

The range of specialized service plans and flexible contract options support mission-critical operations across LEO, GEO, and MEO satellite networks.

Tactical communications across the globe

Hybrid Aircraft Connectivity

Seamless Multi‑Orbit, Multi‑Network Connectivity for Government and Military Aircraft

Empowering government and military aircraft with uninterrupted, resilient communications across diverse satellite systems to support mission‑critical operations anywhere in the world

Multi‑Network Integration

Combines GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations to ensure uninterrupted inflight connectivity

Resilient, Mission‑Ready Performance

Automatically routes traffic across the best available network for secure, reliable operations

Global Airborne Coverage

Delivers consistent high‑bandwidth connectivity for government and military aircraft anywhere in the world

LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) Network

High-speed, Low-Latency connectivity form Eutelsat OneWeb's network

Eutelsat provides global coverage via a fleet of 600+ LEO satellites, backed by over 40 years of proven service to governments, including European Ministries of Defence and the US Department of Defense. Capacity can be reallocated to prioritize high demand, optimizing operations as requirements evolve

GEO (Geostationary Orbit) Network

Global, reliable coverage from Intelsat and Viasat

SES FlexAir: A global Ku-band network that leverages EpicNG high-throughput satellites (HTS) to offer superior speeds while complying with stringent U.S. DoD security standards.

Viasat GX: A global Ka-band network that offers end-to-end wideband connectivity with high-capacity, dedicated government services through a single, interoperable network.

MEO (Mid-Earth Orbit) Network

High-speed connectivity from SES network

SES operates a combined, powerful multi-orbit network with extensive coverage, particularly through its O3b mPOWER MEO system. As of May 2026, the MEO constellation is being upgraded to provide high-throughput, low-latency connectivity to roughly 96% of the globe, focusing on high-demand areas, maritime, aero, and government services.

CONUS ATG (Air-to-Ground) Network

High-Bandwidth connectivity for aircraft operating in N. American on Gogo's ATG network

Provides secure, low-latency communications that keep mission teams connected to command centers, data resources, and real-time intelligence. With dedicated support and advanced network management, ATG ensures reliable performance for critical operations from takeoff to touchdown.