A Mesh of Light
Around the Earth
Aether is a laser-meshed low Earth orbit constellation built to deliver low-latency broadband to maritime, aviation, rural, government, and enterprise users — wherever terrestrial fiber doesn't reach.
| Target Constellation Size | 2,800 Satellites |
| Orbital Shells | 2 (540 km / 1,150 km) |
| Inter-Satellite Links | Optical Laser Mesh |
| User Links | Ka / Ku-Band Phased Array |
| Target Latency | <30ms |
| Target Throughput | ~18 Gbps / Satellite |
| Satellites on Orbit Today | 6 |
How It Works
Four steps between a satellite passing overhead and data reaching the ground.
Optical Mesh Relay
Satellites pass data between each other over laser inter-satellite links, routing around the curve of the Earth without touching the ground.
Ground Gateway Uplink
Regional gateway stations connect the mesh to terrestrial internet backbone infrastructure.
User Terminal Phased Array
A flat-panel phased-array terminal at the user's location tracks satellites overhead and exchanges data over Ka/Ku-band links.
Dynamic Routing
Onboard software continuously re-routes traffic across the mesh as satellites move in and out of view, keeping connections seamless.
Use Cases
Maritime
Continuous connectivity for vessels far beyond the reach of coastal networks.
Aviation
Cabin and cockpit broadband that stays connected over oceans and polar routes.
Rural & Remote Broadband
Bringing fiber-comparable speeds to communities terrestrial buildout never reached.
Disaster Response
Rapidly deployable connectivity when terrestrial infrastructure goes down.
Government & Defense
Hardened, encrypted lanes for sensitive government and defense communications.
Enterprise Backhaul
Resilient, low-latency backhaul for distributed enterprise and industrial sites.
Rollout Plan
- Phase 0 — Prototype
2025 · Complete
The first six satellites launched to validate optical inter-satellite links and ground gateway architecture.
- Phase 1 — Regional Coverage
2026–2027
Initial regional service launches across priority maritime and aviation corridors.
- Phase 2 — Continental Coverage
2027–2028
Expanded shell density brings continuous coverage across North America and allied regions.
- Phase 3 — Global Mesh
2028–2030
Full constellation buildout reaches global coverage across both orbital shells.
- Phase 4 — Defense-Grade Encrypted Lanes
2030 & Beyond
Dedicated encrypted routing lanes and hardened terminals for government and defense users.
Connectivity That Doesn't
Stop at the Coastline
Talk to our team about service availability, regional rollout timing, and government partnership opportunities.