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Filtronic wins $68.1m order from SpaceX

1 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

1 October 2026

Topic

technology

◆ Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Filtronic has won a $68.1 million order from SpaceX for its Cerus E-Band Gallium Nitride Solid State Power Amplifiers to support Starlink's expansion, highlighting the rising importance of GaN technology in satellite communications and the role of UK technology in global space infrastructure.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can tap into the rising demand for GaN power amplifiers powering Starlink’s network. This contract proves UK tech now plays a crucial role in global satellite internet supply chains.

◆ Coverage

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

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