Tag: Laser

Edinburgh UK (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
In a significant advancement in space communication technology, AAC Clyde Space, in collaboration with TNO and other partners, have together demonstrated the functionality of a compact laser satellite communications terminal, known as SmallCAT, in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This accomplishment marks a crucial step in validating laser satellite communication technology under the challenging condition

Washington DC (SPX) Dec 14, 2023
A NASA technology experiment on the International Space Station completed its first laser link with an in-orbit laser relay system on Dec. 5, 2023. Together, they complete NASA's first two-way, end-to-end laser relay system. NASA's LCRD (Laser Communications Relay Demonstration) and the new space station demonstration, ILLUMA-T (Integrated LCRD Low Earth Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Term

Aalyria, a Google spinoff focused on connectivity, has secured a new contract from the Office of Naval Research and Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to develop over-the-horizon connectivity for the Navy's sea, air, and land assets. The initial contract award...

Raytheon Technologies has announced a deal with Mynaric to supply optical communication terminals for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer program. The deal will see Mynaric provide Raytheon with three Condor Mk3 terminals for each of...

Loft Federal, the government subsidiary of Loft Orbital, has ordered Mynaric laser terminals for its work on the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Experimental Testbed. Mynaric will supply the CONDOR Mk3 terminals, with deliveries scheduled for the first half of...

Rennes, France – Cailabs, a French deep tech company that designs, manufactures and sells innovative photonic solutions announces that it will join the Communications Optiques project “CO-OP” for the French Space Recovery Plan, led by Airbus and operated by...