Warpspace has completed the PDR (Preliminary Design Review) of their first satellite — WarpHub Intersat — developed for inter-satellite optical communication services, and have now confirmed that the satellite’s design […]
Optical inter-satellite links (OISL)
Euroconsult’s report acknowledges both challenges and potential of optical communications for space applications
A new first-edition report from Euroconsult provides a full analysis of the exciting and rapidly developing global market for optical communications terminals driven by NGSO broadband constellations with the need […]
Resolve Optics’ solution to problems using grease in space … no need for it with optically corrected zoom lens
Designing and producing optics for use in space is a highly specialized area where expertise and experience are critical. One of the biggest advantages of using a zoom lens is […]
DARPA selects 11 teams to develop LEO smallsat ‘Translator’ optical comms terminals
DARPA has selected 11 teams for Phase 1 of the Space-Based Adaptive Communications Node program, known as Space-BACN, that aims to create a low-cost, reconfigurable optical communications terminal that adapts […]
TESAT completes the PDR of their optical comms terminal for SDA’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer
Tesat-Spacecom (TESAT) recently completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of the company’s Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs) for satellites as part of Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL). […]
A new Optical Intersatellite Links (OISLs) report released by Quilty Analytics
The recent emergence of LEO broadband constellations has sparked a growing interest in optical intersatellite links (OISLs) as operators seek higher bandwidth, global coverage, and enhanced security amid a finite […]
Significant milestone reached by Rocket Lab for the DARPA + SDA Mandrake-II mission
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) has supported a significant milestone for DARPA and the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Mandrake-2 mission. In June, the two […]