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U.S. Space Force awards Pulse Space a $40M contract to advance laser power and data transfer tech

Pulse Space—developing laser-based transmission for power and data between spacecraft—has won a $40 million U.S. Space Force contract to advance its technology. The award underscores continued investment in optical comms and in-space power delivery capabilities for future space systems.

Discovered 2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00 | 2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00

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  • The $40 million Space Force award provides near-term funding to mature laser power and data transfer between spacecraft—capabilities relevant to contested communications and resilient space architectures.
  • For industry, the contract highlights demand signals for optical technologies that can support both bandwidth and power-delivery needs in evolving military space programs.
  • The announcement ties a specific technology roadmap (laser power/data transfer) directly to U.S. Space Force priorities, informing partner selection and investment planning across the supply chain.

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