SatEnlight
Develops optical multiplexing receivers for satellite free-space communication using orbital angular momentum of light.
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SatEnlight develops proprietary receiver technology for satellite free-space optical communication based on Optical Angular Momentum (OAM), a technique that imprints vortex patterns onto laser beam wavefronts to enable digital multiplexing across a single optical channel. Founded at the University of Milan, the company designs compact receivers capable of simultaneously decoding signals from multiple laser sources through interferometric wavefront analysis. The technology supports optical data transmission from LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits for both inter-satellite links and downlinks, offering increased data rates and enhanced transmission security. SatEnlight's receivers are designed for integration with existing optical communication infrastructure. The company is backed by Galaxia, Italy's national aerospace technology transfer hub, and the ESA BIC Padua incubator program. SatEnlight closed a €1 million seed round in early 2026.
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