Would it be possible to develop the same concept for GPS satellites?
The company is currently providing its optical cross-link terminals for DARPA’s Blackjack program, which seeks to prove the viability of a proliferated small satellite constellation in low Earth orbit. Mynaric also worked with other cross-link providers as well as the Space Development Agency to develop an interoperability standard to ensure laser cross-links on the U.S. military’s small satellites can communicate effectively with commercial constellations in development by Amazon, SpaceX, OneWeb, Telesat and more.
The German ‘new space’ industry is booming. So why isn’t Berlin buying in?
The government has articulated the importance of space, but has yet to put many actual euros behind the statement, according to analysts.www.defensenews.com
Is Project Blackjack still relevant?
Project Blackjack was intended to demonstrate the value of a proliferated satellite constellation made up of dozens of satellites in low Earth orbit, but the Pentagon has since bought into the concept and begun investing in an operational alternative.www.c4isrnet.com