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Photonic Systems for Every Mission

From multi-terabit satellite crosslinks to drone detection to GPS-denied navigation — NantNova delivers complete photonic systems, vertically integrated and space-qualified to your mission profile.

Optical Communications

SatLight®

Multi-terabit optical communications for inter-satellite crosslinks, ground-to-orbit downlinks, and mesh constellation routing. The SatLight® DISK architecture packs six terminals into a single satellite form factor with near-hemispherical coverage.

  • Multi-terabit aggregate duplex throughput across 6 terminals
  • 1,500–2,500+ km operational range with positive link margin
  • High-power EDFA transmitter with free-space APD receiver
  • Scalable from single-link point-to-point to full mesh networks
  • Ground terminal and airborne variants available
LEO Crosslinks Mesh Constellations Data Relay Ground Terminals Airborne Comms Optical Backbone
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MESH CONSTELLATION
NantNova MO-M Master Oscillator — compact laser module for high-energy and defense applications
High-Energy Laser Systems

Master Oscillator for Full High Energy Lasers

Our Master Oscillator modules seed full high-energy laser (HEL) systems for directed energy and defense applications. The MO & LE Series deliver precision linewidth broadening up to 100 GHz — the critical first stage in MOPA architectures scaling beyond 10 kW for missile defense, counter-UAS, and directed energy weapons platforms.

  • Seed source for high-energy laser systems exceeding 10 kW output
  • Linewidth broadening up to 100 GHz for SBS suppression at high power
  • Defense-ready: directed energy weapons, missile interception, counter-UAS
  • Built-in CW seed laser (MO) or external seed input (LE) for system integration
  • Wavelengths: C-Band (1530–1565 nm), 1030, 1064, 1070, 1080 nm
  • Adjustable modulation depth and linear or depolarized output
  • Compact Lite and full-featured Pro editions available
10+ kWHEL Class
C-Band1530–1565 nm
1030 nmWavelength
1064 nmWavelength
1070 nmWavelength
1080 nmWavelength
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Expanding Capabilities

Beyond the Core Platforms

The same photonic building blocks — laser amplifiers, modulators, photodetectors — enable a growing portfolio of adjacent systems and subsystems.

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Quantum-Ready Photonics

Our photonic subsystems are architected for quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum-secure satellite communications. Single-photon-class detectors and modulators from the same platform that drives our OCT systems.

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Optical Ground Stations

Ground-based terminals for satellite-to-ground optical downlinks and uplinks. High-power EDFA transmitters, precision tracking, and atmospheric compensation for reliable space-to-ground data delivery.

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Defense Photonics

Tactical-grade inertial systems for guided platforms, microwave photonic receivers for electronic warfare, and fiber-based sensing for perimeter and infrastructure protection.

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Structural Health Monitoring

Fiber Bragg Grating sensor systems for real-time strain, temperature, and vibration monitoring on spacecraft structures. Built on our broadband source and sensing technology.

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TFLN Modulators

Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) modulators delivering ultra-low drive voltage, wide bandwidth, and compact footprint. Next-generation electro-optic modulation for high-speed communications, coherent sensing, and directed energy systems.

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Custom Photonic Systems

If your mission needs photonics, we can build it. From architecture review through qualification testing — custom wavelengths, form factors, interfaces, and environmental profiles.

All products are designed for space deployment and qualified to mission-specific environmental profiles including radiation, thermal cycling, vibration, and shock. Qualification conditions are tailored to your orbit and platform requirements.

Build Your Mission Architecture

Tell us your orbit, platform, and payload constraints. We'll deliver an architecture deck and data pack tailored to your mission.

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