Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband by satellite system has received a ‘Letter of Intent’ from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The official message covers Starlink’s satellite communications services. However, there are […]
Laser Comms
BlueHalo announces breakthrough in long-haul laser communication capabilities
BlueHalo has announced the successful milestone demonstration of the company’s two-terminal, long-haul, multi-orbit laser communication system—this achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the development of space-based laser communication technology with […]
Could Rocket Lab gain ground in D2C race?
There’s no doubt that Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system currently dominates Direct-To-Consumer (D2C) transmissions. Starlink is also enjoying success in serving Cruise ships and airlines with high-speed connectivity. There’s currently […]
HydRON: Satellites using lasers for faster data sharing
ESA has signed a contract for Element #1, the first phase of the HydRON Demonstration System — HydRON, which stands for High thRoughput Optical Network, is set to transform the […]
Initial tests of the KERAUNOS optical communications satellite are successful
This experiment is the result of a collaboration between the French Defense Innovation Agency (AID), part of the French armament directorate (DGA), and two French New Space companies, Unseenlabs and […]
TNO launches Qu-STAR to pioneer quantum internet via space
TNO has launched a new project called Qu-STAR to define the role of space in quantum information networks. The quantum internet, envisioned to connect quantum devices globally, currently faces distance […]
Astrolight sets the stage for next generation secure space-to-Earth data transmission
Astrolight has concluded a significant milestone by completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the company’s ATLAS-1 Space-to-Earth laser communication on-orbit demonstration mission. The European Commission (EC) has selected the […]
AAC Clyde Space + partners create hub for laser comms in the Netherlands
AAC Clyde Space and the company’s partners are creating a hub for laser satellite communications in the Netherlands, supported by agreements with Dutch TNO and FSO Instruments. The agreement marks […]
Voyager Space’s former VP of Exploration is now CTO and member of Starlab’s Space Board
Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Marshall Smith as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and as a member of Starlab Space’s Board of Directors. […]
FSO Instruments builds on TNO’s groundbreaking laser comms in space technology
Recently, TNO and AAC Clyde Space reported the successful testing and commissioning of its compact laser satellite communication terminal — this establishes space flight heritage for TNO’s groundbreaking technology, which […]