European Space Agency Invests in High-Throughput Optical Network
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded an €18.6 million High-throughput Optical Network (HydRON) contract to a KEPLER COMMUNICATIONS-led team, with ASTROLIGHT providing its Atlas-X laser communication terminal. Additionally, DYNETICS has secured a $617.2 million U.S. Army contract for fiscal 2026. These developments were reported by Aviation Week, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing.