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LatConnect 60 Secures Transcelestial Space Optical Network for SWIRSAT‑1 Imaging Constellation
WHY IT MATTERS
The deal positions LC60 to benefit from cutting‑edge optical communications, boosting the speed and reliability of data from its imaging constellation and supporting more timely Earth‑observation services.
What happened
LatConnect 60 (LC60) has entered a commercial agreement with Transcelestial to install an optical communications terminal on its SWIRSAT‑1 satellite.
The contract also grants LC60 access to Transcelestial’s Space Optical Network, enabling high‑speed data links for the SWIRSAT imaging constellation.
The partnership aims to enhance LC60’s remote sensing capabilities by leveraging Transcelestial’s advanced optical communication infrastructure, potentially improving data transfer rates and reducing latency for Earth observation missions.
PRIMARY SOURCES
LatConnect 60 selects Transcelestial’s Space Optical Network for SWIRSAT imaging constellation
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