Laser communications satellites are poised to help make ultra-secure communications networks possible, with current capability demonstrations showing optical communications using lasers to send greater amounts of data faster to and from space. Executives from Mynaric, LyteLoop, Xenesis, BridgeComm, and Blue Marble Communications discussed recent developments in what is an increasingly important part of the satellite…

SpaceLink has signed on as the second customer for Mynaric’s recently announced next-generation optical communications terminal, the CONDOR Mk 3. Mynaric and SpaceLink announced Thursday, Sept. 9 that they have agreed upon delivery and pricing for the first batch of the terminals by late 2022. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This follows…

While there are bright spots in the history of space collaboration such as the International Space Station, many regulatory experts say there remains a need for global consensus for dealing with orbital debris, interference, and a host of other issues emerging with a growing space economy. On Tuesday during the SATELLITE 2021 conference, a space…

Mynaric has unveiled the next generation of its optical link terminal, with a commitment from an undisclosed customer. On Wednesday, Mynaric announced the CONDOR Mk3, which it says was designed as a mass-manufacturable, smaller, lighter, and low-power option optical communications terminal for satellites than its predecessor, the Mk2.  Mynaric said it designed the Mk3 in…