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Miratlas Seeks Funds for Optical Ground Station Tech

August 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Miratlas seeks $23 million in funding for expansion.
Company aims to grow Sky Monitor sensor network to 150 sites.
Technology helps operators find optimal sites for optical ground stations.
Miratlas has raised $5 million to date and generated $1.7 million in revenue.

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Strategic Implications

Miratlas' expansion may indicate growing demand for optical ground station technology, which could support the development of commercial laser communications. The company's focus on atmospheric monitoring suggests a key challenge for the industry, and its solution may help operators overcome weather-related obstacles, potentially enabling more widespread adoption of laser links.

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What Happened

French Startup Expands Atmospheric Monitoring For Laser Communications

French startup Miratlas is seeking $23 million in funding to expand its network of Sky Monitor sensors, which help operators find the best sites for their optical ground stations. The company’s technology measures cloud cover and atmospheric turbulence, enabling operators to compare conditions across potential locations. Miratlas has already raised $5 million and generated $1.7 million in revenue, with customers including Viasat and Orange. The company’s expansion plans were reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: August 26, 2026

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