Laser Comm

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AAC Clyde Space PUBLIC

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Designs and manufactures small satellite platforms and subsystems, operates satellite constellations, and delivers space-based data services

A

Aalyria PRIVATE

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Develops network orchestration software and laser communication terminals that unify satellite, airborne, maritime, and ground networks into a single managed system

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ArkEdge Space PRIVATE

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Designs, manufactures, and operates micro-satellite constellations for maritime communications, earth observation, positioning, and deep space exploration

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Cowboy Space PRIVATE

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Develops space-based solar power satellites that collect sunlight in low Earth orbit and transmit energy to portable ground receivers via infrared lasers

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Electro Optic Systems PUBLIC

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Designs and manufactures defence weapon systems, high energy laser weapons, counter-drone systems, and space domain awareness technologies

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JAXA GOV

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Japan's national space agency conducting launch operations, satellite development, Earth observation, asteroid exploration, and human spaceflight research

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Kepler Communications PRIVATE

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Operates an optical satellite constellation providing real-time data relay, on-orbit computing, and hosted payload services for space missions

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Kongsberg Satellite Services PRIVATE

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Provides satellite ground station services, maritime surveillance, and Earth observation data through a global network of polar and mid-latitude antennas

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Mynaric PRIVATE

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Manufactures optical communications terminals for satellite-to-satellite and airborne laser links, supplying inter-satellite connectivity hardware for government and commercial constellations

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NASA GOV

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Conducts civilian space exploration, aeronautics research, and space science across human spaceflight, robotic missions, and Earth observation programs

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Overview Energy PRIVATE

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Designs and builds satellites that beam solar energy from geosynchronous orbit to ground-based solar projects using near-infrared light

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Rocket Lab PUBLIC

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Designs and manufactures small and medium-lift launch vehicles, satellites, and spacecraft components for commercial, civil, and defense customers

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SatEnlight PRIVATE

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Develops optical multiplexing receivers for satellite free-space communication using orbital angular momentum of light

S

Skyloom Global

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

S

Star Catcher PRIVATE

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Developing the first orbital power grid using optical power beaming to deliver concentrated solar energy to satellites without hardware modifications

S

Swedish Space Corporation GOV

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Provides global ground station networks, satellite launch services, sounding rocket and balloon systems, and spacecraft engineering from Esrange Space Center and stations on six continents

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Tesat-Spacecom PRIVATE

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Manufactures satellite communication payloads and laser inter-satellite link terminals, with equipment aboard more than half of all communication satellites in orbit

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Volta Space Technologies PRIVATE

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Develops wireless optical power transmission systems for lunar surface operations, delivering energy from orbit via laser beaming satellites

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Voyager Technologies PUBLIC

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Develops defense electronics, solid and electric propulsion systems, commercial space station infrastructure, and mission-critical space solutions for government and commercial customers

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Warpspace PRIVATE

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Develops an optical inter-satellite data relay network for near real-time, high-speed communication between LEO satellites and ground stations

Y

York Space Systems PUBLIC

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Designs, mass-manufactures, and operates standardized spacecraft platforms and end-to-end mission solutions for national security and commercial constellation customers