Officina Stellare secures new contract with Leonardo for the supply of high-speed Optical Communication Terminals to support the first orbital plane of Leonardo’s proprietary Earth Observation constellation.
We are proud to announce a new contract with Leonardo for the supply of high-speed Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs) supporting the first orbital plane of Leonardo’s proprietary Earth Observation constellation.
This achievement marks a significant step forward in the industrial deployment of our space laser communication technologies and reinforces Officina Stellare’s role in enabling secure, high-capacity optical connectivity for next-generation satellite networks.
Developed in partnership with Skyloom Global LLC, an IonQ company, these terminals will enable ultra-fast inter-satellite and space-to-ground data transfer, contributing to what is set to become the world’s first commercial Earth Observation constellation equipped with such advanced optical inter-satellite communication capabilities.
As we continue expanding our laser communication capabilities, this achievement confirms Officina Stellare’s evolution from technology development to industrial-scale production, supporting the future of resilient, secure, and high-performance space communications.
QCI Days Padua 2026
Officina Stellare is proud to co-host QCI Days Padua 2026 with ThinkQuantum, taking place in Padua, Italy, from 28–30 September 2026.
For three days, Padua will bring together the European quantum communications community to explore the future of quantum communication infrastructures, secure connectivity, and the technologies enabling next-generation European networks.
Researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, project teams, and stakeholders from across Europe will come together for:
– Scientific and technical presentations
– Company pitches and innovation showcases
– IRIS² and CEF project updates
– Latest developments in space-based quantum communications
– Advances in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
– Discussions on standards, certification and interoperability
– Insights into quantum network orchestration
– Networking opportunities and exhibition area
As a technology company committed to advancing cutting-edge optical and space technologies, Officina Stellare with ThinkQuantum is delighted to support an event that fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange across Europe’s growing quantum ecosystem.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.at/…/qci-days-2026-padua-tickets…
Book your booth: https://qci-days.eu/partnership-exhibition-opportunities/
We look forward to welcoming the European quantum communications community to Padua.