TUCSON - University of Arizona spinout advances satellite communications infrastructure with a new ground station technology designed for scalable deployment.
Tucson-based Paramium Technologies unveiled its first Magnum™ antenna during a ribbon-cutting event on October 22, 2026, marking a milestone in the company's effort to expand satellite communications infrastructure.
The antenna is the foundation of Paramium's planned Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS) network, which aims to give satellite operators access to ground-based communications equipment without requiring them to build and maintain their own ground stations.
The unveiling follows the company's expansion into the University of Arizona Tech Park and represents its transition from research and development toward commercial deployment.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR ARIZONA
Arizona's space economy includes more than spacecraft manufacturing and launch systems. Ground infrastructure is another essential part of supporting satellite operations.
Paramium's technology addresses the connection between satellites in orbit and the organizations that need access to their data.
The company's progress also demonstrates the potential for Arizona-developed research to become commercial technology with applications beyond the state.
As Paramium works toward broader availability of its planned antenna network, its first Magnum installation represents a tangible step in developing that infrastructure.
A Different Approach to Satellite Communications
Satellites depend on ground stations to transmit the information they collect in orbit back to Earth. As the number of operating satellites grows, so does the need for infrastructure capable of receiving that data.
Paramium is developing a network that would allow satellite operators to remotely schedule antenna access through a web-based platform.
The approach is intended to simplify ground station access and make communications infrastructure more accessible to organizations that may not have the resources to develop their own facilities.
Engineering for Scalable Deployment
The Magnum antenna uses a stationary, bowl-shaped reflector with robotic mechanisms that position radio receivers inside the structure.
According to the company, this design supports communications across multiple frequency bands, allowing the planned network to accommodate different satellite systems.
The antenna also incorporates an origami-inspired structural approach using folded sheet-metal components. This manufacturing strategy is intended to simplify assembly and support the production of multiple antennas for deployment across a broader network.
Paramium has partnered with Nebraska-based Hastings HVAC on the fabrication of components for its Magnum antennas.
From University Research to Commercial Infrastructure
Paramium was founded in 2019 by University of Arizona researcher Dr. Justin Hyatt to commercialize antenna reflector manufacturing technology developed through university research.
The company participated in the University of Arizona Center for Innovation before expanding into the UA Tech Park.
Its development illustrates how university research, technology commercialization, startup support, and advanced manufacturing can contribute to new space industry capabilities.
What's Next
Paramium is moving toward commercial deployment of its Ground Station as a Service network and is accepting applications for early access.
The first Magnum antenna provides a starting point for the company's broader goal of building a standardized network of satellite ground stations.
