Odysseus Space, founded in 2019, is a space technology company focused on enabling fast and secure laser communication between space and Earth assets. They are developing Cyclops™, an end-to-end solution that includes space laser communication terminals (Cyclops-DTE) and a network of optical ground stations (Cyclops-GT) to address data bottleneck and security challenges for satellite operators. Odysseus Space has partnered with organizations like the European Space Agency, Luxembourg Space Agency, Reflex Aerospace, and Leaf Space, and is involved in projects related to cybersecure communication in free space. The company's services cater particularly to microsatellite constellations in Low Earth Orbit, offering high-capacity data transfer.
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Odysseus Space targets intersatellite link capability for 2027.
Odysseus Space is a Luxembourg-based company developing laser communication solutions for space-to-ground data transfer.
Odysseus Space has built a team with over 100 years of combined experience in lasers, optics, and space systems.
Odysseus Space was founded in 2019.
Odysseus Space plans its first commercial space-to-ground mission for late 2026.
Odysseus Space’s flagship product, Cyclops, is a laser communication terminal designed to deliver up to 10 Gbps and 1 terabyte per day through a network of optical ground stations.
Dr. Jordan Vannitsen is the co-founder and CEO of Odysseus Space.
Odysseus Space is a Luxembourg-based company developing space-to-ground laser communication systems.
Leaf Space is partnering with Odysseus Space to develop a hybrid ground station network optimized for optical and RF communications.
The Luxembourg Space Agency funded the project by awarding Odysseus Space a contract to support further development of optical communication infrastructure.
Leaf Space is partnering with Odysseus Space to develop a hybrid ground station network optimized for optical and RF communications.
The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) funded the project and awarded Odysseus Space a contract to support further development of optical communication infrastructure.
Leaf Space and Odysseus Space intend to complete the first hybrid-enabled ground station by early 2024.
The hybrid ground station network being developed by Leaf Space and Odysseus Space will offer satellite operators additional flexibility and backup communication options.
Leaf Space and Odysseus Space intend to complete the first hybrid-enabled ground station by early 2024.
Odysseus Space plans to fly IRIS-A on Momentus’ June 2021 Vigoride mission.
Momentus entered a launch service agreement on 2020-04-01 with Odysseus Space, a satellite applications startup based in Taiwan.