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Filtronic wins largest ever order from SpaceX to support Starlink

2 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

2 October 2026

Topic

technology

◆ Sectors

Photonics & Optics

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

◆ Source

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◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Filtronic secured its largest single order from SpaceX for Cerus E-Band Gallium Nitride Solid State Power Amplifier units to support Starlink, with shipments planned from FY2028 to early FY2029. This contract emphasises the importance of UK-developed GaN technology in satellite communications and Filtronic's leadership in this sector.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Photonics & Optics, and 2 sources have reported it between 1 Oct 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

SpaceX's major order signals a strong market for UK-based advanced GaN components, opening direct supply routes for founders building satellite tech optics in the UK this year. You can now tap SpaceX's growing Starlink buildout by focusing on GaN amplifier tech and scaling manufacturing rapidly.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 1 Oct 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026

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