The rapidly evolving satellite communications sector is facing new technological challenges as prime operators and new space players, planning to launch mega constellations of satellites, are adapting free space optical communications to transmit and receive data. In addition to providing significantly higher data rates and alternative communications options to today’s congested radio frequency spectrum, optical communications offer increased security in the communications link, making it very attractive to defence and government applications.

Telespazio UK is working with its partners to apply its experience in system-level communications solutions and the development of software-defined technologies to provide scalable solutions for the rapidly growing satellite optical communications market.