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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The SpaceLink relay service has the potential to provide real-time, high-capacity communications capability to Gilmour Space's satellite customers.
SpaceLink looks forward to working with Gilmour Space on a definitive contract later this year.
Ben Greene is the Chairman and CEO of Electro Optic Systems, which is a key strategic investor in SpaceLink.
The SpaceLink relay service helps close the business case for operators of small satellites, Earth observation companies, commercial space stations, and satellite servicers and tugs.
SpaceLink's technology provides unprecedented capacity for tasking, data download, and a variety of other communications requirements.
The MOU also includes integrating Gilmour-built satellites into the SpaceLink network.
The companies will share technical and business information to support Gilmour's implementation of SpaceLink's communications services.
SpaceLink is building a medium Earth orbit (MEO) space relay network to provide secure, continuous, high-bandwidth communications between customers’ low Earth orbit (LEO) spacecraft and the ground.
The SpaceLink relay network is designed to extend the capabilities of the U.S. Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) and to provide higher capacity by leveraging optical communications and other modern technologies.
SpaceLink designed its MEO constellation so that at least one relay satellite is always visible to any spacecraft in LEO and the SpaceLink constellation is always within line of sight of its gateway Earth stations.
David Pattillo is SpaceLink’s Vice President of Spectrum Management and will oversee the company’s spectrum and regulatory management and lead efforts with the ITU, FCC, and other regulatory bodies.
Doug Kotval is SpaceLink’s Vice President of Supplier Management and will provide strategic sourcing leadership and manage supplier and partner relationships for the company.
David Lihani has been named General Counsel at SpaceLink.
Tony Colucci has been named Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at SpaceLink.
SpaceLink is a subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems of Australia (EOS).
SpaceLink has built out its senior executive team with four experienced satellite industry leaders.
Rob Singh has joined SpaceLink as Chief Technology Officer.
Larry Rubin has joined SpaceLink as Chief Operating Officer.
SpaceLink is building a satellite relay system for secure, continuous, high-capacity data relay service between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and the ground.
SpaceLink plans to establish an office in McLean, Virginia.