Transcelestial to provide satellite laser communication terminals to Gilmour Space

Published on February 2, 2026
Transcelestial optical comms

Transcelestial, a startup developing optical communications technologies, has signed an agreement with Gilmour Space Technologies to incorporate its technology on Gilmour Space spacecraft.

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