Peregrine Space builds compact, radiation‑hardened optical transceivers that provide multi‑gigabit per second satellite‑to‑satellite and satellite‑to‑ground links with up to 50% lower latency and distances of 40,000 km. Their offering also includes sub‑nanosecond precision timing modules that operate independently of GNSS and integrated relative‑navigation payloads for high‑resolution 3D mapping, atmospheric profiling, and space‑debris tracking, enabling high‑throughput data transfer and advanced situational awareness for satellite missions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Satellite missions generate large volumes of data but are limited by the size, weight, power, and latency of traditional radio-frequency communication links and by reliance on GNSS for precise timing. Additionally, current navigation and situational‑awareness sensors lack the resolution and autonomy needed for high‑precision operations in orbit.
Solution
Peregrine Space provides compact optical communication transceivers that deliver multi‑gigabit per second data rates for both satellite‑to‑satellite crosslinks and satellite‑to‑ground downlinks while minimizing size, weight, and power consumption. The transceivers achieve up to 50 % lower latency and support link distances of up to 40,000 km, enabling near‑real‑time transfer of large datasets. Complementary precision timing modules offer sub‑nanosecond accuracy and autonomous, GNSS‑independent synchronization, reducing dependence on external navigation constellations. Integrated relative‑navigation payloads deliver high‑resolution 3D mapping, atmospheric profiling, and space‑debris tracking for enhanced situational awareness. All components are designed for radiation‑hardened operation, making them suitable for long‑duration space missions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite operators, spacecraft manufacturers, and government or commercial mission planners that require high‑throughput data links, precise onboard timing, and advanced situational‑awareness sensors for Earth observation, communications, and scientific missions.
Features
- Optical transceiver architecture delivering multi‑Gbps full‑speed uplink and downlink with low SWaP (size, weight, power) characteristics
- Support for both inter‑satellite crosslinks and ground‑station links over distances up to 40,000 km
- Sub‑nanosecond precision timing module with autonomous time transfer and GNSS‑independent operation
- Radiation‑hardened design ensuring reliability in harsh space environments
- Relative navigation suite providing 3D object mapping, atmospheric profiling, and space‑debris tracking
- Integrated high‑resolution imaging capability for surface feature recognition