SpaceLink is a company building a data relay network for the space economy. As a subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems (EOS), SpaceLink is constructing a satellite relay system in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) that uses optical intersatellite links to provide secure, continuous, high-capacity communications between spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and the ground. Their services support various applications like Earth observation, human spaceflight, and secure data transfer for government and commercial entities and has been awarded contracts by NASA and DARPA. SpaceLink aims to provide a TDRSS-like capability with greater capacity, leveraging advancements in optical communications.
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SpaceLink provides secure, continuous, high-bandwidth communications between spacecraft and U.S. Earth Stations or tactically deployed ground terminals.
SpaceLink is building a satellite relay system in Medium Earth Orbit with both optical and RF links.
SpaceLink plans to start deploying a satellite relay network of four satellites about 8,1127 km above Earth in 2024.
SpaceLink signed a five-year cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, on 2022-08-08.
SpaceLink was founded in 2020 and is a U.S.-based subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems Holdings, an Australian company.
SpaceLink is building a satellite relay system in medium Earth orbit (MEO) with both optical and RF links.
SpaceLink provides secure, continuous, high-bandwidth communications between spacecraft and U.S. Earth Stations or tactically deployed ground terminals.
Under the CRADA, SpaceLink and USASMDC-TC will collaborate to explore alternative space communications pathways to ensure resiliency and reduce sensor-to-shooter latency.
SpaceLink’s relay network will operate in medium Earth orbit at about 8,1127 km altitude.
SpaceLink plans a 10-Tbps on-orbit optical cloud connecting spacecraft ranging from high altitude platforms to the Moon and beyond.
The SpaceLink relay system is designed to augment the national security transport layer from Medium Earth Orbit.
Axiom Space will support SpaceLink as a liaison with NASA and lead safety reviews to ensure SpaceLink hardware meets ISS requirements.
SpaceLink named Axiom Space as its Implementation Partner for the demonstration of its end-to-end communications relay service on the International Space Station.
SpaceLink is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited, which is publicly traded on the Australian stock exchange.
SpaceLink signed its subcontract with Axiom Space last week, making Axiom the liaison to ensure compliance with NASA standards.
The SpaceLink demonstration will validate the use of a 10 Gigabit per second optical terminal for real-time voice, video, and data relay on the ISS.
SpaceLink was selected by CASIS for a demonstration on the ISS under an agreement that is now fully executed.
SpaceLink will help close the business case for commercial space stations, Earth Observation companies, satellite servicers, launch vehicles, space tugs, and lunar communications.
Axiom Space will leverage its expertise in working with NASA and the ISS National Laboratory to support mission integration, launch, and operations for the SpaceLink payload.
The SpaceLink relay network is designed to extend NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) capabilities.