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Uncompromising Reliability for Space Missions
Our space-based laser solutions are engineered for performance in extreme conditions with radiation hardening, temperature swing resilience, and survival in vacuum environments. Featuring low-SWaP, precision-optimized designs, RPMC’s ruggedized lasers deliver consistent performance for satellite communication, LIDAR, and space sensing, minimizing risk and ensuring mission success in demanding aerospace applications.
Versatile Designs for Space Applications
RPMC delivers a diverse portfolio of space-compatible lasers, including fiber lasers, pulsed DPSS lasers, and laser diodes/SOAs. Optimized for low-SWaP and reliability, these robust solutions ensure trusted performance in extreme space environments, powering mission-critical applications like 3D mapping, telemetry, and planetary exploration with clear, accurate data.
Tailored Laser Solutions for Space Missions
Our customizable lasers meet precise mission requirements, with tailored wavelengths, power outputs, pulse durations, hermetically sealed packaging, and more. Partnering closely with you, RPMC provides expert consultation for seamless integration into CubeSats, LEO constellations, or exploration systems. Contact us to design your low-SWaP, high-precision solution for FSOC, LIDAR, or sensing.
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Secure FSOC for Satellite-to-Satellite Communication
A LEO satellite constellation needed high-speed, secure data links. Our C-Band dual amplifier module (1535–1565 nm) delivers high-gain, low-noise amplification for FSOC, supporting robust optical communication. Tailored for compact, radiation-resistant packaging, the module ensures reliable performance in space’s harsh environment. This solution enables intercept-resistant, high-bandwidth telemetry and data transfer, enhancing constellation connectivity for mission-critical operations.
Technical Specs: 1535–1565 nm, low noise figure, high gain, compact module.
Outcome: Facilitates secure, high-speed FSOC, strengthening satellite network performance.
High-Speed FSOC for LEO Satellite Constellations
A LEO satellite constellation required secure, high-speed data transmission between satellites. Our C-Band SOA arrays (1535–1565 nm) provide high-gain amplification for single-mode lasers, enabling low-divergence, high-modulation-rate optical links. Tailored for compact, hermetic packaging, these SOAs ensure reliable performance in vacuum and radiation environments. The solution delivers robust, intercept-resistant communication, supporting real-time telemetry and data transfer for mission-critical operations.
Technical Specs: 1535-1565 nm, high saturation power, 14-pin butterfly package
Outcome: Enables secure, high-speed FSOC for satellite networks, enhancing constellation connectivity
LIDAR for Asteroid Mapping in OSIRIS-REx Mission
The required precise topographic mapping of asteroid Bennu for sample collection. Our microchip DPSS laser (1064 nm) delivered high-pulse-energy, nanosecond pulses for LIDAR, enabling high-resolution 3D mapping. Customized for a compact, radiation-resilient package, the laser ensured reliable performance in space’s harsh environment, achieving over 1 billion shots. This solution supported accurate navigation and site selection, contributing to the mission’s successful sample return.
Technical Specs: 1064 nm, nanosecond pulses, high pulse energy, compact package
Outcome: Enabled precise asteroid mapping, ensuring OSIRIS-REx mission success
High-Resolution FTS for CubeSat Atmospheric Sensing
A NASA CubeSat mission required compact FTS for atmospheric gas sensing to monitor climate and pollution. A DFB laser diode (1550 nm) from RPMC Lasers provides narrow-linewidth, tunable NIR output, enabling precise hyperspectral imaging of CO2 and CH4. Customized for low-SWaP, radiation-resilient packaging, the diode ensures stable performance in LEO. This solution delivers high-resolution spectral data, supporting environmental and defense applications.
Technical Specs: 1550 nm, narrow linewidth, single-mode, compact TO package
Outcome: Enables precise atmospheric monitoring, enhancing CubeSat mission success
Coherent LIDAR for Atmospheric Analysis
A space mission required precise atmospheric sensing for scientific research. Our low-RIN, narrow-linewidth fiber laser (1550 nm) powers coherent LIDAR, delivering high-resolution data for gas detection and wind measurement. Customized for a low-SWaP, hermetic package, the laser’s radiation resilience ensures consistent performance in orbit. This solution provides accurate atmospheric insights, supporting climate and exploration missions.
Technical Specs: 1550 nm, narrow linewidth, low RIN, hermetic package
Outcome: Enables high-precision atmospheric sensing, advancing scientific discovery
“Eye-Safe” LIDAR for CubeSat Navigation
A CubeSat mission demanded long-range LIDAR for autonomous navigation in space. Our triple-junction laser diode (1550 nm, 80W) offers “eye-safe”, high-peak-power pulses for FMCW LIDAR, achieving detection ranges beyond 250m. Customized for a compact TO-56 package, the diode’s low-SWaP design suits small satellites. Its radiation-resilient InP structure ensures consistent performance, providing precise distance measurements for safe orbital maneuvering.
Technical Specs: 1550 nm, 75W peak power, 150 ns pulses, TO-56 package
Outcome: Facilitates precise navigation for CubeSats, enhancing mission autonomy
High-Resolution LIDAR for Planetary Mapping
A planetary mission required detailed 3D terrain mapping for surface exploration. The Onda DPSS laser (532 nm) delivered high-peak-power, nanosecond pulses for LIDAR, ensuring excellent beam quality. Tailored for a compact, hermetic package, the laser’s radiation resilience supported reliable operation in space. This solution provided high-resolution topographic data, enabling precise navigation and scientific analysis for rovers and orbiters.
Technical Specs: 532 nm, 2–10 ns pulses, high peak power, hermetic package
Outcome: Enabled accurate 3D terrain mapping, advancing planetary exploration
Pulsed LIDAR for CubeSat Obstacle Detection
A CubeSat mission demanded compact LIDAR for telemetry and obstacle detection. Our pulsed fiber laser (1064 nm) offers high-peak-power (25kW), nanosecond pulses in a low-SWaP package, ideal for small satellites. Tailored for thermal and vacuum resilience, the laser ensures reliable operation in space. This solution delivers precise distance measurements, enhancing CubeSat navigation and safety.
Technical Specs: 532 nm, 2–10 ns pulses, high peak power, hermetic package
Outcome: Enables accurate 3D terrain mapping, advancing planetary exploration
Precise Altimetry for CubeSat Navigation
A CubeSat mission needed accurate altimetry for orbital navigation. The Wedge DPSS laser (1064 nm) provided high-energy, nanosecond pulses in a low-SWaP package, ideal for small satellites. Customized for thermal and vacuum resilience, the laser ensured consistent performance in space’s harsh environment. This solution delivered precise distance measurements, enhancing CubeSat positioning and mission safety.
Technical Specs: 1064 nm, nanosecond pulses, high energy, compact design
Outcome: Facilitated reliable navigation, improving CubeSat mission success
Narrow-Linewidth Sensing for Planetary Missions
A planetary exploration mission needed high-precision atmospheric sensing. Our DFB laser diode (1310 nm) delivers narrow-linewidth, high-power output for metrology and gas detection. Customized for chip-on-carrier packaging, the diode’s compact design and thermal stability supports integration into exploration rovers. The solution provides accurate atmospheric data, aiding scientific analysis in harsh space environments.
Technical Specs: 1310 nm, narrow linewidth, high power, COC package.
Outcome: Supports precise atmospheric analysis, advancing planetary science.
Remote Sensing for Atmospheric Analysis
A space mission demanded high-precision atmospheric sensing. Our Onda DPSS laser (355 nm) offered high-peak-power, picosecond pulses for remote sensing, delivering exceptional beam quality. Tailored for a radiation-resistant, hermetic package, the laser supported integration into LEO satellites. This solution provided detailed atmospheric data, supporting climate research and exploration missions.
Technical Specs: 355 nm, picosecond pulses, high peak power, hermetic package
Outcome: Enabled precise atmospheric analysis, advancing scientific discovery
Pulsed & CW Fiber Lasers & Amplifiers
Space-Compatible Solutions
We offer a diverse range of fiber lasers and amplifiers designed for space-based communication and sensing. Spanning C-Band (1535–1565 nm) and O-Band (1270–1338 nm), these systems support free-space optical communication (FSOC), LIDAR, and precision sensing, delivering high efficiency and telecom-standard compliance.
Optimized for Space Environments
Our fiber lasers and amplifiers, including low-RIN, narrow-linewidth lasers and high-power amplifiers, are engineered for space’s harsh conditions, such as radiation and thermal extremes. Compact, low-SWaP designs ensure compatibility with CubeSats and LEO constellations, while robust packaging supports reliable performance in vacuum environments.
Empowering Mission-Critical Applications
From high-speed data transfer to atmospheric analysis and metrology, our solutions enable mission-critical applications. With excellent beam quality and customizable parameters, these fiber lasers and amplifiers power satellite networks, coherent LIDAR, and remote sensing, advancing space exploration and connectivity.
Laser Diodes & SOAs (Amplifiers)
High-Performance Space Solutions
Our laser diodes and semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) power space-based optical communication and sensing. Providing UV-IR wavelengths, including 1310 nm and 1550 nm, with options like DFB and triple-junction diodes, these devices deliver high-efficiency signals for free-space optical communication (FSOC), LIDAR, and precision sensing, supporting CubeSats and satellite constellations.
Compact, Space-Resilient Engineering
Designed for space’s harsh environments, our compact, hermetic diodes and SOAs minimize size, weight, and power (low-SWaP). Engineered for radiation hardening and vacuum resilience, they integrate seamlessly with silicon photonics, enabling high-speed FSOC and sensing applications like atmospheric monitoring and metrology with reliable performance.
Driving Mission Success
With high output power and customizable configurations, our laser diodes and SOAs ensure robust data transmission and precise measurements for satellite networks, remote sensing, and scientific missions. These solutions support next-generation space connectivity and environmental monitoring, meeting the demands of modern space exploration.
Pulsed DPSS & Microchip Lasers
Engineered for Space Missions
Our pulsed diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) and microchip lasers deliver high-performance solutions for space-based applications. Spanning UV to IR wavelengths (355–1064 nm), these lasers provide high peak power and pulse durations from picoseconds to nanoseconds, powering LIDAR, altimetry, and remote sensing for missions like OSIRIS-REx.
Low SWaP, Ruggedized Solutions
Designed for space’s harsh environments, our compact, hermetic lasers minimize size, weight, and power (low-SWaP) for CubeSats and small satellites. Engineered to withstand radiation and thermal extremes, they include high-energy microchip lasers for 3D mapping, atmospheric analysis, and defense sensing, ensuring reliable operation.
Precision for Space Exploration
With exceptional beam quality and customizable parameters, our DPSS and microchip lasers enable high-resolution data collection for planetary mapping, atmospheric monitoring, and optical communication support. These solutions drive mission success in satellite networks, exploration, and scientific research, delivering unmatched precision.
Why Choose RPMC Lasers for Space-Based Laser Solutions
Nearly 30 Years of Excellence
Leading laser supplier in North America, providing high-performance pulsed, CW, and diode lasers for aerospace and defense applications
Decades of Expertise
Our technical team delivers tailored solutions for your space-based needs with unmatched experience.
Mission-Ready Technology
Delivering reliable laser solutions designed specifically for the challenges of space deployment.
