Mynaric
Manufactures optical communications terminals for satellite-to-satellite and airborne laser links, supplying inter-satellite connectivity hardware for government and commercial constellations
Mynaric designs and manufactures optical communications terminals that use laser technology for high-bandwidth, secure data transmission between satellites, aircraft, and ground stations. The company's primary product lines are the CONDOR series for space and the HAWK terminal for airborne and terrestrial applications. CONDOR Mk3, the current flagship, provides inter-satellite links at distances exceeding 6,500 km and data rates up to 2.5 Gbps, fully compliant with the U.S. Space Development Agency's Optical Communications Terminal Standard. HAWK delivers up to 9 Gbps for air-to-air, air-to-ground, and ground-to-ground links at ranges up to 50 km. Founded in 2009 by former German Aerospace Center (DLR) researchers, the company operates a serial production facility in Gilching, Germany, with an additional site in Los Angeles. Mynaric is a key supplier to government constellation programs and commercial satellite operators. Rocket Lab acquired the company in 2025 following a restructuring process, integrating Mynaric's laser communications capabilities into its broader spacecraft components portfolio.
Operates an optical satellite constellation providing real-time data relay, on-orbit computing, and hosted payload services for space missions
Develops optical multiplexing receivers for satellite free-space communication using orbital angular momentum of light
Manufactures satellite communication payloads and laser inter-satellite link terminals, with equipment aboard more than half of all communication satellites in orbit