Addressing requirements for resilient, on-the-move communications in contested environments, multi-link terminal developer ALL.SPACE announced on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, that its second-generation Hydra MAX terminal has achieved operational certification on SES’s O3b mPOWER network.
The certification extends high-throughput Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satcom capabilities to defense, government, and tactical enterprise users operating across land, maritime, and mobile command platforms.
Network Heritage and Collaborative Framework
The milestone expands upon ALL.SPACE’s previous multi-orbit integration achieved earlier this year, when the company completed the industry’s first multi-orbit terminal certification for the O3b mPOWER constellation in March 2026. Developed in continued partnership with SES Space & Defense, the second-generation terminal builds on that baseline to provide flexible, multi-link options for defense forces seeking mission assurance across combined orbital regimes.
Terminal Architecture and Technical Specifications
The Hydra MAX terminal utilizes an advanced multi-beam electronically scanned antenna (ESA) configuration engineered to deliver continuous link availability without mechanical gimbals:
- Beam Steering Technology: Employs fully electronic beam steering with no moving parts to prevent mechanical wear in dynamic tactical environments.
- Multi-Orbit Full-Duplexing: Supports simultaneous, full-duplex communication links across Geostationary (GEO) and MEO constellations from a single aperture.
- Deployment Modes: Form factor optimized for communications-on-the-move (COTM) applications, including land-vehicle integration, maritime vessels, and expeditionary joint command nodes.
Leadership Perspective on Multi-Orbit Resilience
“Hydra MAX certification on the SES O3b mPOWER network demonstrates the full operational capability of our second-generation multi-link terminal,” stated John-Paul Szczepanik, Chief Technology Officer at ALL.SPACE. “By combining advanced beam steering, multi-network interoperability and proven performance in dynamic environments, Hydra MAX gives our customers a robust, mission-ready solution for assured connectivity wherever and whenever it’s needed.”
Operational Deployment Timeline
Following certification, ALL.SPACE and SES Space & Defense are offering the Hydra MAX terminal to government and defense programs requiring simultaneous GEO/MEO network access. The system is available for immediate deployment across joint and coalition operations requiring automated failover and multi-orbit redundancy.
