Blue Cubed offers the Cobalt terminal, a compact optical intersatellite link (OISL) solution for small satellites. This laser communication terminal provides license-free broadband connectivity, significantly increasing data transfer capabilities and enabling more complex missions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Small satellites often face limitations in data throughput and communication range due to the constraints of traditional radio frequency (RF) systems. This restricts their ability to support advanced mission objectives requiring high-bandwidth data transfer or extended operational reach.
Solution
Blue Cubed provides the Cobalt terminal, a compact optical intersatellite link (OISL) solution designed for small satellite platforms. This terminal enables license-free broadband connectivity through laser communications, significantly increasing data transfer capabilities. Its design prioritizes ease of integration, allowing for plug-and-play deployment with minimal non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs. The self-orienting technology ensures near-instantaneous link acquisition without disrupting satellite mission operations. Cobalt empowers small satellites to undertake more complex missions by overcoming traditional communication bottlenecks.
Target Audience
The primary customers are small satellite manufacturers and operators requiring enhanced data throughput and communication capabilities for their constellations and individual missions.
Features
- Optical intersatellite link (OISL) terminal optimized for small satellite form factors.
- License-free broadband connectivity leveraging laser communication technology.
- Industry-leading size, weight, and power (SWaP) characteristics.
- Plug-and-play integration architecture to reduce deployment complexity and NRE.
- Patented technology for near-instantaneous link acquisition.
- Self-orienting functionality that maintains link stability without impacting mission parameters.