Future Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Space-To-Air Optical Communications Terminal Request for Information SDA-SN-26-0008
Summary
AI-generated · Jan 29, 2026SDA seeks information on aircraft-mounted optical communication terminals capable of supporting space-to-air links with SDA-compliant LEO satellites within 12 months, prioritizing mature technology that can be rapidly fielded for demonstration and transition to operations. The focus is on solutions that can be installed on an aircraft to enable a space-to-air optical link.
Respondents should provide details on products that are already in production or in late-stage development and suitable for installation on an aircraft to support a space-to-air optical link. See the attached RFI notice for additional information.
SDA seeks detailed information to understand the current capability of industry to provide optical communication terminals for aircraft. Technology that is mature and can be rapidly fielded for demonstration and transition to operations is of primary interest. Specifically, SDA is interested in technologies capable of supporting space-to-air optical link testing with SDA-compliant LEO satellites in less than 12 months. Respondents are requested to provide information on products, either in production or in late-stage development, that can be installed on an aircraft to support a space-to-air optical communication link. Please see the attached RFI notice for additional information.
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