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At Space Tech Expo Europe, Blue Cubed’s CTO Ryan Kingsbury highlighted why optical communications are becoming essential as RF systems reach limits from congestion and interference. With standards emerging and new optical networks coming online, commercial lasercom adoption is accelerating. Ryan called out a growing gap in smallsat missions: compute and storage keep advancing, but comms haven’t kept pace. Our Cobalt optical communications terminal is built to close that gap with a compact, power-efficient terminal for high-rate crosslinks and downlinks. He emphasized how ease-of-integration and short lead times are becoming a key advantage. Ethernet-native, self-contained terminals enable faster integration and more flexible mission architectures. To learn more about what Blue Cubed is building, visit bluecubed.net. #SpaceTechExpo #Lasercom #OpticalCommunications #Smallsats #SatelliteTechnology #NewSpace #SpaceInnovation #OpticalLinks #SatelliteNetworks #BlueCubed

I’m speaking this afternoon at Space Tech Expo Europe about one of the biggest shifts underway in satellite communications: the move from RF architectures to compact, interoperable optical terminals. Join me at 13:00 on the Connectivity Stage (Hall 6) for “Optical Communication – Enabling High-Speed, Security, and Interoperability.” I’ll share insights from our work at Blue Cubed, including: 🔹 Why the industry is moving from crowded RF spectrum toward secure, high-throughput laser links 🔹 What’s held back widespread commercial adoption — and why that’s now changing 🔹 How low-SWaP, easy-to-integrate terminals like our 5 kg Cobalt OCT open up new mission concepts for small satellites 🔹 The emerging optical ecosystem: SDA, ESA ESTOL, commercial backhaul networks, and sovereign constellations If you’re in Bremen, I’d love to see you there and talk about where optical crosslinks are headed next. #SpaceTechExpo #Lasercom #OpticalCommunications #OISL #Smallsat #BlueCubed

Blue Cubed is live at Space Tech Expo Europe! 🚀 Ryan Kingsbury and Scott Palo are on the ground in Bremen this week, sharing how our Cobalt Optical Terminal is bringing simplified, high-performance lasercom to small satellites. If you’re attending the expo, stop by to learn how Cobalt delivers: 🔹 Self-contained operation 🔹 Near-instantaneous link acquisition 🔹 Self-orienting optical crosslinks 👋 Come meet the team, explore the technology, and talk through your mission requirements. 📍 Hall 7 — Booth ZZZ01 We’d love to connect. #SpaceTechExpo #LaserCommunications #OpticalCommunications #SmallSat #NewSpace #SpaceInnovation #SatelliteTechnology #InSpaceNetworking #BlueCubed #CobaltTerminal

Blue Cubed is excited to join BREWPOINT at Space Tech Expo Europe! 🚀🍻 We’ll be in Bremen this week and are looking forward to connecting with the community at the BREWPOINT Happy Hour. This is a great chance to step away from the show floor, meet fellow innovators, and talk all things lasercom, optical terminals, and the future of in-space connectivity. If you’ll be there, we’d love to meet you. RSVP to the event here: https://luma.com/dnwiu7y3 Whether you're exploring optical crosslinks, smallsat communications, or just want to grab a drink and talk space tech, come say hello — the Blue Cubed team will be around and excited to connect. Can't make it to BREWPOINT? Find a time to meet with us here: https://lnkd.in/g_cGjmwv or visit our booth (ZZZ01) in Hall 7. See you in Bremen! 🌐✨ #SpaceTechExpo #SpaceTech #OpticalCommunications #LaserCommunications #Smallsat #BlueCubed #CobaltTerminal #SpaceNetworking

🚀 Blue Cubed is heading to Bremen for Space Tech Expo Europe! We’re excited to join Europe’s leading space industry event next week to connect with mission leaders, satellite manufacturers, and innovators shaping the future of in-orbit connectivity. Our team will be showcasing Cobalt, our compact optical communications terminal that delivers “Ethernet in, Photons out” — enabling high-bandwidth crosslinks and downlinks designed to make lasercom simple, scalable, and mission-ready for small satellites. If you’ll be at Space Tech Expo Europe, schedule a meeting the Blue Cubed team and see how we’re building the optical backbone for next-generation constellations. 🟦 Let’s talk about how Cobalt can enable your next mission. Schedule a meeting here: https://lnkd.in/g_cGjmwv or visit our booth (ZZZ01) in Hall 7. 🌐 bluecubed.net #SpaceTechExpo #BlueCubed #LaserCommunications #OpticalCommunications #Smallsat #AerospaceInnovation

Come learn more about low SWaP optical communications at Space Tech Expo Europe. Ryan Kingsbury will be presenting a vision for the future.

🌌 That’s a wrap on SmallSat 2025! This year, one trend stood out above the rest: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. We saw firsthand the surge in interest and demand for compact, high-performance optical terminals like our 𝗖𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹. 𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆: 🚀 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 now have optical crosslinks firmly on their roadmaps. 📡 𝗥𝗙 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 by bandwidth limits, spectrum congestion and frequency licensing challenges, highlighting the growing need for optical alternatives. 🔦 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺 that’s accessible for even the smallest platforms has never been stronger. We’re energized by the momentum and excited to help the community move optical communications from 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth—we look forward to continuing the conversation and 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻-𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. Learn more at bluecubed.net Small Satellite Conference (SmallSat) #SmallSat #Lasercom #SatelliteCommunications #SpaceInnovation #OpticalCommunications #Cobalt

🚀 Blue Cubed is at SmallSat 2025! We are on the ground in Salt Lake City, Utah this week, connecting with the small satellite community and showcasing our Cobalt Optical Terminal – lasercom made simple. Whether you’re looking to enable Ethernet-like connectivity in space or exploring plug-and-play optical crosslinks for your mission, stop by our booth to see how we’re making “Ethernet in, Photons out” a reality for small satellites. 📍 Booth 1602 Small Satellite Conference #SmallSat2025 #BlueCubed #Lasercom #SatelliteCommunications #Smallsats #SpaceTech #Cubesats #OpticalCommunications

👨💻 Happy National Intern Day! 👨💻 Today we’re celebrating our summer intern, Alex Reich, whose curiosity, sharp thinking, and hands-on approach have made a real impact at Blue Cubed. From debugging hardware setups to diving deep into optical communication systems, Alex rolled up his sleeves and jumped headfirst into the world of lasercom. His contributions helped us accelerate testing of our low-SWaP terminal, and he brought great energy to the team every step of the way. At Blue Cubed, we believe in giving interns meaningful work, not just busywork - and Alex absolutely delivered. Thanks for being part of the mission, Alex. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 📍 Lafayette, CO 🔗 bluecubed.net #NationalInternDay #BlueCubed #Lasercom #STEMinternships #SpaceTech #SatelliteCommunications #EngineeringInternship

🚀 We’re headed to Salt Lake City! Blue Cubed is excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the 2025 Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah from August 10-13. Stop by Booth 1602 to explore how we're simplifying laser communications for the smallsat industry. From real-time data relay to secure optical crosslinks, our 𝐂𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 is redefining what’s possible for in-orbit connectivity-“𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧, 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭.” If you’re attending SmallSat, we’d love to connect. Schedule a meeting or swing by the booth to see our tech in action. 📍 Booth 1602 📅 August 10-13, 2025 🛰️ Lasercom made easy Schedule a meeting with Blue Cubed ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g-b2HdWM #SmallSat2025 #LaserCommunications #SpaceTech #SatelliteCommunications #BlueCubed #SmallsatInnovation