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Skyloom (Uhura, Node-1)

Constellation name Uhura, Node-1
Constellation field Orbital Data Relay, Laser Communications
Constellation info

Developing infrastructure based on optical communications technology and relay satellites placed in geostationary orbit.

Constellation status Early stage
Launched satellites 0
Planned satellites ?
Form factor Microsat
Orbit GEO
Manufacturer ?
First launch 2023
Photos Skyloom
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Logo Skyloom logo
Company Skyloom
Oneliner

Skyloom is a U.S.-based telecommunications company developing a portfolio of proprietary lasercom solutions to radically enhance space-based communications.
Description

In particular, Skyloom is working on the deployment of a laser-based data transfer network to provide immediate and high-capacity communication services for low Earth orbit satellite constellations, whether they’re observing the planet or communicating with it.
Funding $0.1M
Country US
Founded 2017
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Last modified: 2023-05-31

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