Optical Communication Terminals Delivered for SDA
Skyloom Ships 42 Flight-Ready OCTs to York Space Systems
Forty-two flight-ready optical communication terminals (OCTs) designed and built by Skyloom have been delivered to York Space Systems for inclusion in the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer program.
“This achievement is not just a U.S. technical victory, but also a strong demonstration of American manufacturing capability.”
Marcos Franceschini, Skyloom
This milestone represents years of strategic preparation to industrialize optical communication technology, positioning Skyloom as one of the few space technology companies in the world with the capability to manufacture OCTs in high volumes, all within the United States.
With this milestone, Skyloom is well on its way to delivering an additional batch of 42 optical communication terminals to York’s Plane 2.
“We would like to extend our deepest thanks to Dirk Wallinger for his thought leadership and the entire team at York for their unwavering support, as well as to SDA for the opportunity to contribute this technology to the U.S. space program," said Marcos Franceschini, co-founder and President of Skyloom. "SDA leadership has been instrumental not only in reshaping and strengthening the US Space Industrial base, but also the whole satellite industry. This achievement is not just a U.S. technical victory, but also a strong demonstration of American manufacturing capability to meet the rapid-growing demand of space technology and to support our national security interests.”
“Skyloom’s successful delivery of these proven optical communication terminals ensures that our satellites are equipped with reliable, high-performance technology to meet mission demands," said Dev Rudra, Chief Supply Chain Officer at York. "This partnership exemplifies our commitment to providing resilient, high-performance spacecraft on schedule, reinforcing York’s role as a trusted provider for national security space missions.”
Produced entirely in the United States, these deliveries are a testament to Skyloom’s ongoing commitment to U.S. innovation and industrialization, reinforcing the growing capacity of the American space industry to produce cutting-edge technology at a scale and speed that will power the next generation of Low Earth Orbit satellite networks.