Innospace, Insera Solution to Jointly Develop Inter-Satellite Laser Communications Technology

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Innospace, a private space launch vehicle company, is partnering with Insera Solution, a specialist in space optical communications, to demonstrate laser optical communications between low Earth orbit satellites in space.

Innospace said on October 14 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Insera Solution on demonstrating optical communications between low Earth orbit satellites and cooperating on the space industry.

Kwon Youngkwan, CEO of Insera Solution (second from right), and Kim Sujong, CEO of Innospace (second from left), pose for a photo with employees at the joint booth at IAC 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. Provided by Innospace.

The two companies will combine Innospace's launch vehicle and satellite development capabilities with Insera Solution's optical communications technology to demonstrate key components for space optical communications, identify new business opportunities, and conduct joint research and development (R&D).

In particular, Insera Solution plans to install its laser communication terminal (LCT), which it is developing in-house, on Innospace's independently developed satellite InnoSat starting in 2027, and verify its performance in the actual space environment.

Unlike conventional radio frequency (RF) systems, laser optical communications use light to transmit data between satellites at high speeds. The technology is attracting attention as a key component of communications networks for low Earth orbit constellations, which connect multiple satellites.

Founded in 2023, Insera Solution is developing a fast steering mirror (FSM), which precisely controls the direction of laser beams, and optical control technology. Its independently developed FSM was installed aboard the fifth Nuri launch vehicle, launched on October 7, and the company plans to verify its long-term performance and reliability during future satellite operations.

The two companies presented a joint exhibition at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), held in Antalya, Türkiye, from October 5 to 9, and unveiled their plans for cooperation.

Kwon Younggwan, CEO of Insera Solution, said, "We will combine the two companies' technologies and capabilities to demonstrate key space optical communications technologies in space and strengthen industry linkages spanning launch services, satellite platforms, and optical communications."

Kim Sujong, CEO of Innospace, said, "In the era of low Earth orbit satellites, competitiveness is expanding beyond launch services and satellite development to include optical communications technology that enables fast and reliable data transmission between satellites. We will establish a foundation for integrated solutions encompassing launch services, satellite development, and operations."

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