Space-BACN Satellite Laser Link Program
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Source: Breaking Defense
The Space-BACN project developed a universal optical satellite interlink terminal to enable communication between incompatible satellite networks. It aims to support the Space Force's Space Data Network and the Golden Dome missile defense initiative by allowing seamless data transport across different satellite constellations. The program is transitioning from DARPA to the Defense Innovation Unit
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Breaking Defense
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Original status | transitioning from darpa to diu |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Space-BACN project developed a universal optical satellite interlink terminal to enable communication between incompatible satellite networks. It aims to support the Space Force's Space Data Network and the Golden Dome missile defense initiative by allowing seamless data transport across different satellite constellations. The program is transitioning from DARPA to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for further development and on-orbit demonstration. |
Original sector | Space |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | District of Columbia |
City | Washington |
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Source | Breaking Defense |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2026-05-07 |
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