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Hispasat has achieved Tier 4 Certification of its Arganda del Rey (Madrid) Teleport

  • Writer: Satellite Evolution Group
    Satellite Evolution Group
  • Jul 30
  • 2 min read
Hispasat has achieved Tier 4 Certification of its Arganda del Rey (Madrid) Teleport

The World Teleport Association (WTA) has announced that Hispasat has achieved Tier 4 Full certification of its Arganda del Rey (Madrid) Teleport in Spain.


"Achieving Tier 4 certification for our Arganda del Rey Teleport is the result of years of investment, innovation, and dedication from our engineering and operations teams. This certification recognizes not only the quality and resilience of our infrastructure, but also the maturity of our operational processes and our commitment to delivering the highest levels of service availability. With both Arganda del Rey and Lurín now certified Tier 4, HISPASAT continues to strengthen a world-class ground infrastructure network capable of supporting the most demanding customer and mission-critical requirements." Said Fernando Peñaranda, Head of Teleport Engineering, HISPASAT.


"The Tier 4 certification of our Arganda del Rey Teleport represents far more than the achievement of a single facility. It reflects HISPASAT’s long-term commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and alignment with the highest standards of our industry. Ground infrastructure is a strategic pillar of the satellite ecosystem, enabling the reliability, security, resilience, and efficiency that our customers expect from their communications services. With two Tier 4-certified teleports, two Tier 3-certified facilities, and another teleport currently undergoing certification, HISPASAT is demonstrating its ambition to be a global benchmark in end-to-end service delivery and ground segment operations. I would like to thank our teams for their professionalism and dedication, as well as our customers, technology partners, and suppliers for their trust and collaboration. We remain committed to working closely with the World Teleport Association and the broader satellite industry to advance best practices and deliver even greater value to our customers worldwide." José Sánchez Ruiz, Chief Operating Officer, HISPASAT.


"Congratulations to Hispasat on achieving Tier 4 Full Certification for its Arganda del Rey Teleport. As one of Europe's premier satellite control and teleport facilities, Arganda del Rey plays a vital role in supporting Hispasat's global satellite operations and delivering resilient, high-quality services to customers around the world. Achieving Tier 4 Certification reflects Hispasat's unwavering commitment to operational excellence, continuous investment, and adherence to the highest industry standards. We are proud to recognize Arganda del Rey as meeting the rigorous requirements of WTA's highest certification level and to welcome it among the industry's leading teleport facilities." Said Randall Barney, Executive Director, World Teleport Association.

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