OPTIMAS will mark a milestone in the development of airborne laser communication systems, providing secure and high-speed communications. It’s designed to operate in satellite constellations with applications for space, air (drones), naval and ground units.
The project’s final demonstrator will focus on achieving high-speed, secure, bidirectional optical communications. It will enable advanced satellite pointing, acquisition and tracking capabilities in low Earth orbits (LEO). Application in medium orbits (MEO) and geostationary orbits (GEO) will be also explored, expanding the scope and possibilities of the system.