We are a vertically integrated photonics company. We design, manufacture, and space-qualify optical communications terminals and inertial navigation hardware — all from a shared photonics technology platform.
The next generation of satellite constellations needs high-bandwidth crosslinks, precision sensing, and GPS-denied navigation — all running on photonic hardware that can survive the space environment.
NantNova exists to deliver that hardware. By vertically integrating every critical photonic element — from photonic chips to flight-qualified systems — we give constellation operators, defense primes, and mission integrators a single source for space-qualified photonic subsystems with full supply chain control.
Make space-qualified photonic systems accessible at constellation scale — reducing cost through vertical integration and volume manufacturing without compromising qualification standards or reliability.
SatLight® terminals for inter-satellite crosslinks. EDFA transmitters, APD receivers, and precision pointing assemblies integrated into disk satellite architecture.
FOG IMU systems for GPS-denied attitude, heading, and pointing. Space-qualified hardware with modular components for custom builds.
LiNbO₃ modulators, ASE/EDFA sources, photodetectors, and drive electronics — all fabricated and tested in-house.
Modified interfaces, form factors, and qualification profiles matched to your specific mission, orbit, and platform constraints.
From architecture review through integration, qualification testing, and on-orbit support. We embed with your program team through delivery.
FOG-based IMUs delivered for attitude determination subsystems on LEO constellation platforms, supporting autonomous orbit maintenance and slew maneuvers.
FOG IMUs integrated into stabilized gimbal systems for defense customers requiring continuous attitude output under high-dynamic vibration profiles.
SatLight® DISK architecture with validated link budgets at 1,500–2,500 km range. EDFA and APD subsystems demonstrated in lab environment.
Core team brings 40+ years experience in photonic sensing, laser system design, and space-qualified hardware development from established aerospace and photonics organizations.
We manufacture modulators, laser sources, amplifiers, photodetectors, drive electronics, and final assemblies in-house. No critical photonic element is outsourced.
SatLight® and Navigation share a common photonics foundation. Qualification work on one platform accelerates the other.
Prototype-to-qualified-unit cycles measured in months. Evaluation units available for early program de-risking.
Vertical integration eliminates supplier margins on critical components. Volume pricing structured for constellation-scale procurements.
Let's discuss how NantNova can support your next mission with space-qualified photonic hardware and engineering partnership.