Skyloom Global
Develops optical communication terminals and deploys space-based laser data relay networks for LEO satellite constellations and government programs
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.
Manufactures satellite communication payloads and laser inter-satellite link terminals, with equipment aboard more than half of all communication satellites in orbit
Manufactures optical communications terminals for satellite-to-satellite and airborne laser links, supplying inter-satellite connectivity hardware for government and commercial constellations
Develops optical multiplexing receivers for satellite free-space communication using orbital angular momentum of light