The Journal of Space Commerce

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Optical Communication Terminals Delivered for SDA

Skyloom Ships 42 Flight-Ready OCTs to York Space Systems

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Tom Patton
Apr 01, 2025
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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.”
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