About us
Celestia Antwerp was founded in 2019 with the acquisition of another Belgian specialist's ground segment technology business with an extensive track record in the space sector, bringing over 60 years' combined experience and knowledge to the market.
Ground Satellite communications
We focus on satellite communications with ground products and systems. Our activities include:
- Satellite ground stations and equipment
- Advanced test systems
We have a 25-strong team of highly skilled engineers and technicians, mostly with an engineering degree, all with considerable expertise in digital signal processing, hardware and software design. We have the skills, capabilities and experience to manage complex projects.
Company Philosophy
Vision, Mission and Values
We strive to create a fun working environment where people are happy and supported in their work and come with fresh ideas on making our products and processes even better, bringing new opportunities to the market. We offer flexible working hours and remote working with support from our office-based team.
Our long term goal is to become a reference in the space industry for our positive track record and on-time delivery. We want our customers to come back to us with new projects because of the quality of service they have had. We also aspire to be named an employer of choice, marking us out as a place for attracting and retaining great people.
Our mission is to meet our customers' communication and testing challenges by providing products and services tailored to their needs. Our portfolio includes RF microwave products, modems, test systems and integration services. Our space experience and technology products serve the space sector and beyond, generating added value for our customers in many other markets.
We continue to develop as an integrator, leveraging our ground systems expertise.
- Communication systems in ground segment domains
- Satellite ground segment engineering, ground station development and spacecraft Electrical Ground Support Equipment
Our success is built on the following values:
- Customer focus
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Trust in and empowerment for our
- Team
- Shareholders
- Customers
- Suppliers
- State-of-the-art technology mindset
Guy VAN DIJCK
Managing Director
Guy's multiple years of experience in project, people, financial and supply chain management and knowledge of ground segment technologies have come from an extremely successful space industry career. Among the high profile businesse he held senior roles are Antwerp Space, Thales Alenia Space and Alcatel Bell, closely involved in leading engineering teams and delivering complex satellite testing and ground systems projects. Guy graduated from the KULeuven with a masters in civil engineering for telecommunications.
guy.van_dijck@celestia-antwerp.be
https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyvandijck/
Milo VAN RIEL
Business Development Manager
As business development lead for satellite ground products, Milo combines vast commercial acumen with technical knowledge gained over a decade in the role. He has particular expertise in managing distribution and partner networks worldwide, developing customer relationships and leading engineering teams to achieve development targets. Milo has a Master in marketing and sales from the University of Antwerp.