NTT and Safran DS Team Up on Multi-Orbit Optical Ground Links

Global – November 06, 2026 -- NTT and Safran DS are collaborating on next-generation multi-orbit optical ground communications, targeting an optical communication infrastructure that seamlessly connects space and Earth.

Partnership targets optical ground communications across multiple orbits

The two companies describe the work as a joint effort on ground-based optical communications for multi-orbit use. The stated goal is an infrastructure that links space-based assets and terrestrial networks without gaps.

The announcement does not disclose financial terms, project timelines, technical specifications, deployment sites or named executives.