What is the main goal of the Transcelestial and Gilmour Space partnership?

The partnership aims to integrate Transcelestial's optical communication technology, specifically laser terminals, onto Gilmour Space spacecraft to improve high-speed data transmission from space to the ground.

When will the Transcelestial technology be demonstrated in space?

A demonstration of Transcelestial's terminal will occur on a Gilmour Space satellite launching on a SpaceX Transporter-18 mission later this year.

What are the potential benefits of using laser communications for satellites?

Laser communications can provide significantly faster data transmission speeds than radio frequencies and offer greater resistance to jamming, potentially overcoming data bottlenecks in satellite operations.

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Gilmour Space Taps Transcelestial Lasers for Satellite Data

2 Feb

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Summary

Transcelestial's laser tech aims to boost satellite data transmission speeds.
A demonstration is set for a Gilmour Space spacecraft in 2026.
Partnership could lead to future satellite integration and Australian ground station.

Gilmour Space Taps Transcelestial Lasers for Satellite Data

Transcelestial, a Singaporean startup specializing in optical communications, has announced a strategic partnership with Australia's Gilmour Space Technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance satellite data transmission by incorporating Transcelestial's laser communication technology into Gilmour Space spacecraft.

A demonstration of Transcelestial's terminal is slated for a Gilmour Space satellite launching on a SpaceX Transporter-18 mission later this year. This test will evaluate the efficacy of using lasers for high-speed data transfer from orbit to the ground, a critical bottleneck in current satellite operations.

If the demonstration proves successful, it could pave the way for widespread adoption of Transcelestial terminals on future Gilmour Space satellites. The companies are also exploring the potential establishment of a Transcelestial optical ground station in Queensland, Australia.