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Skyloom Global

operating 51–200 employees

Develops optical communication terminals and deploys space-based laser data relay networks for LEO satellite constellations and government programs.

About

Skyloom Global develops and manufactures optical communication terminals for space-based laser data transport. The company deploys a multi-orbit relay network using proprietary geostationary nodes to provide high-capacity, low-latency connectivity for LEO satellite constellations. Its product line includes V'ger LEO optical terminals, Scotty LEO-to-GEO user terminals, Uhura geostationary relay satellites, and Kirk optical ground stations. Skyloom delivered 42 flight-ready optical communication terminals to York Space Systems for the Space Development Agency Tranche 1 Transport Layer program and holds an $18 million U.S. Air Force STRATFI contract for hybrid space optical communications. The company partnered with NEC to develop a 100 Gbps WARP optical terminal and formed a joint venture with Officina Stellare for Skyloom Europe. Founded in 2017, Skyloom was acquired by IonQ in January 2026 and operates as a subsidiary focused on free-space optical communications and quantum networking infrastructure.

Products & Services

Optical ground station with sub-1m aperture and adaptive optics for co-location with data centers or tactical deployment.
LEO-to-GEO user terminal enabling up to 20 Gbps data transfer with autonomous acquisition and tracking and hemispherical field of regard.
Geostationary optical relay satellite for GEO-LEO and GEO-Ground data transfer with 20 Gbps capacity, RF backup, and regenerative communications.
SDA-compliant multi-Gbps optical communication terminal for LEO-LEO, LEO-Ground, LEO-Airborne, and LEO-Maritime links with modular design supporting 1-10 Gbps.
100 Gbps optical communication terminal developed jointly with NEC for next-generation inter-satellite links.

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Overview

Founded 2017
HQ Broomfield, Colorado, USA
Type Private Company

Leadership

Marc Eisenberg
CEO
Marcos Franceschini
President & Co-Founder
Santiago Tempone
CTO & Co-Founder
Eric Moltzau
Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer
Andy Rodriguez
COO
Craig Malone
Chief Product Officer

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