Transcelestial, in collaboration with Singapore’s Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn) and ST Engineering Satellite Systems, is set to launch Singapore’s first intersatellite laser communications mission. This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionise data exchange in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) by using laser communication terminals, which promise faster and interference-free data transfer compared to traditional radio frequency methods.
The project, supported by OSTIn, will see Transcelestial’s laser terminals integrated with ST Engineering’s satellite bus products. Scheduled for testing in orbit by 2026, the mission will demonstrate various configurations of data exchange between satellites using the Laser Communication Inter-Satellite Terminals. This technology is expected to significantly enhance connectivity for the burgeoning LEO micro-satellite constellation market.
Rohit Jha, CEO of Transcelestial, emphasised the mission’s importance, stating, “Establishing a scalable high bandwidth space network which extends Terabits of capabilities not only worldwide instantly but also to Humanity’s march into deep space has been the core mission for the team from Day 1.” Jonathan Hung, Executive Director of OSTIn, added that the partnership will bolster Singapore’s position as a connectivity hub across aviation, maritime, and infocomm sectors.
As Transcelestial progresses, the company plans to offer a comprehensive range of laser communication services, including Space to Ground terminals and a Worldwide Optical Ground Station network. This initiative not only strengthens Singapore’s space ecosystem but also positions the nation as a leader in next-generation space communications.
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