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Technicians work around a large satellite bus in a brightly-lit integration room.

Space Force Taps K2 for Laser Link Tests

The Space Force is pushing the boundaries of space tech with a $22.9 million contract awarded to California startup K2 Space, to test standardized satellite laser-link terminals - a game-changing innovation that could revolutionize satellite communication. This deal, running through 2028, will see K2 integrate and launch the cutting-edge tech on two of its large satellite buses.

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Sleek futuristic console with touchscreen interface in a clean-room setting.

DARPA Hands Over Space-BACN Laser Link Project to DIU

Imagine a universal key that lets satellites from different constellations communicate seamlessly - that's the game-changing potential of Space-BACN, a reconfigurable satellite laser link developed by DARPA and now handed over to DIU. This innovative technology could unlock a new era of collaboration and data sharing between previously incompatible optical communications systems.

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