Astrogate Labs develops laser communication solutions for small satellites, enabling secure, high-speed data transmission with downlink speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Their technology addresses the need for reliable space-to-ground and space-to-space communication in the challenging conditions of space, particularly for cube and nanosatellites.
Funding
$4.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Small satellites, such as CubeSats and nanosatellites, face limitations in data transmission due to the constraints of traditional radio-frequency communication, particularly in achieving high bandwidth and secure links. The harsh conditions of space further complicate reliable space-to-ground and space-to-space communication.
Solution
Astrogate Labs offers laser communication terminals designed to enable high-speed, secure data transmission for small satellites. Their Astro-Link product provides up to 1 Gbps downlink speeds using a 1550nm wavelength, while maintaining resistance to jamming and snooping. The compact design is compatible with CubeSat and nanosatellite form factors, integrating acquisition and fine-tracking systems to tolerate pointing errors. This technology facilitates long-distance wireless communication in both space-to-ground and space-to-space applications.
Target Audience
The primary customers are organizations operating small satellites, including CubeSats and nanosatellites, that require high-bandwidth and secure communication links for space-to-ground and space-to-space data transfer.
Features
- Space-to-ground laser communication terminal compatible with CubeSats and nanosatellites
- Up to 1 Gbps downlink on 1550nm wavelength
- Integrated acquisition and fine-tracking system, tolerating up to 1° satellite bus pointing error
- Secure link resistant to jamming and snooping
- Compact dimensions: 95x95x80mm
- Upgradable to 2.5 Gbps and 10 Gbps versions
- Optional stabilized 2-axis gimbal for coarse pointing