Transcelestial Partners with Gilmour Space for Satellite Laser Communication Demonstration
Transcelestial has partnered with Gilmour Space Technologies to integrate laser communication terminals on spacecraft, beginning with a demonstration during SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission later this year. The initiative aims to test high-speed data transmission from satellite to ground, potentially leading to broader applications in future satellite networks. Additionally, the companies are considering establishing an optical ground station in Queensland, Australia, while Transcelestial plans to leverage its Singapore production capabilities for a constellation of 40 spacecraft offering over 100 gigabits per second of network capacity.

Transcelestial has signed an agreement with Gilmour Space Technologies to integrate laser communication terminals on Gilmour's spacecraft. The partnership will begin with a demonstration on a satellite launching later this year as part of SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission.
The Transcelestial terminal aims to test high-speed data transmission from the satellite to the ground. If successful, this could lead to broader use of their technology on future satellites. Additionally, the companies are exploring the establishment of an optical ground station in Queensland, Australia.
Transcelestial, which previously focused on terrestrial laser communications, plans to leverage its production capabilities in Singapore for space applications and aims to develop a constellation of 40 spacecraft offering over 100 gigabits per second of network capacity. Deployment could start within two years, subject to funding.




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