# Tusk IC awarded ESA contract to productize Ka-band satcom technology

Tusk IC has been awarded a contract from the European Space Agency to bring its Ka-band beamforming technology from prototype to market-ready through design optimization, qualification testing, pilot production and volume manufacturing infrastructure.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-07-07
- Where: Netherlands
- Status: announced
- Products: Ka-band beamforming chips and ConnecTile modules for satellite communications
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Tusk IC](https://endata.com/companies/92907.md)
- [European Space Agency](https://endata.com/companies/19997.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [satelliteevolution.com](https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/tusk-ic-secures-esa-contract-to-bring-ka-band-satcom-technology-to-market), 2026-07-07: "This new phase marks an important step in Tusk IC's journey from innovation to commercialization."

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