SpaceLink
Overview
Founded in December 2020, SpaceLink was founded by Electro Optic Systems (EOS) as a new U.S.-based subsidiary focused on satellite data relays. [1] SpaceLink combines robust, ubiquitous connectivity for LEO spacecraft with a customer-focused approach to act as a secure wifi-network in space. Their missions are to optimize access to satellite data, continuous communications for human spaceflight, secure connectivity for defense & intelligence, and fast data transfer for civil space. [2]
Mynaric
On May 12, 2021, SpaceLink announced its new partnership with Mynaric. Under the terms of this new partnership agreement, Mynaric will supply more than $20 million in laser communication products to SpaceLink including more than 40 Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) and CONDOR terminals. This will ensure SpaceLink’s data relay network will continue to provide secure, high-capacity communications between LEO spacecraft and the ground.
In addition, the companies will also work together to expand Mynaric’s terminal portfolio by co-developing an OISL terminal compatible with the SDA Transport Layer and another terminal that can service satellites in MEO. SpaceLink and Mynaric also agreed to an option that would increase the number of terminals produced and delivered upon SpaceLink’s expansion of its MEO constellation. [3]