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IonQ Subsidiary Skyloom Reaches 84 On-Orbit Optical Terminals Supporting SDA Constellation
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
IonQ's subsidiary Skyloom has deployed 84 optical communication terminals on low-Earth orbit satellites as part of the U.S. Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 Transport Layer, advancing secure military laser communication networks and laying groundwork for future quantum networking capabilities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Govtech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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The build-out of massive laser communication networks in orbit is creating new opportunities for founders serving military and space agencies with secure comms hardware and quantum tech. You can target procurement channels open from SDA’s rapid constellation growth this quarter.
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2 sources · 24 Aug 2026
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