Canada\u2019s Galaxia Mission Systems has signed a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Apolink Communications to demonstrate hybrid optical and radio-frequency inter-satellite link (ISL) technology on a future spacecraft scheduled for launch in 2027.<\/p>\n
Under the agreement, Apolink\u2019s communications system will be tested aboard a Galaxia satellite operating in sun-synchronous orbit, a configuration commonly used for Earth observation and scientific missions. The demonstration aims to validate real-time relay capabilities between satellites without relying solely on ground stations.<\/p>\n
Lucas Rowlands, vice president of mission operations at Galaxia, said integrating the relay capability directly into the company\u2019s MissionOne service platform will enhance data transfer flexibility and mission responsiveness.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership allows us to integrate inter-satellite relay capability directly into a MissionOne flight mission,\u201d Rowlands said, adding that the system could improve uptime and data delivery throughout the mission lifecycle.<\/p>\n
Apolink is developing a constellation of relay satellites designed to provide continuous connectivity for commercial, scientific and government users. Its hybrid optical-RF approach combines high-bandwidth laser communications with more robust radio-frequency links, enabling reliable data transfer under varying conditions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking with Galaxia allows us to demonstrate our ISL capabilities on an international platform while strengthening ties between the U.S. and Canadian space ecosystems,\u201d said Apolink Chief Executive Onkar Batra.<\/p>\n
The collaboration will include joint work on mission definition, system design and communications link development. Galaxia said its onboard transceivers are expected to be interoperable with Apolink\u2019s future relay network.<\/p>\n
Galaxia previously launched its first satellite, M\u00d6BIUS-1, in June 2025. The new demonstration mission represents the next step in expanding its end-to-end MissionOne offering, which provides integrated services from spacecraft development to mission operations.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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