The Future of On-Orbit Space Communications
Solstar Space provides internet-based communication solutions that make living and working in space more efficient.
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Enabling Communications for On-Orbit Assets and Crew
Solstar helps astronauts and spacecraft operators
achieve safe and cost-effective mission operations.
Reliable
Solstar WiFi Access Points and Space Communicators provide reliable connectivity for space operations.
Proven
Solstar solutions have flown on several spaceflights and its WiFi Access Points are scheduled for use on the 2024 HALO program.
Easy to Use
Solstar solutions are as easy to use in space as it is to use your laptop on Earth.
Flexible
Solstar meets the specific requirements of your space-based operations with purpose-built solutions.
Solstar Products and Solutions
Solstar solutions provide persistent space-based communications.
Solstar WiFi
Access Points
Securely connects WiFi-enabled devices to support crew communications, payload integration, experiments and more.
Solstar Space
Communicators
Engineered to be seamlessly integrated into CubeSats, SmallSats, space stations, launch vehicles and on-orbit assets.
Solstar Persistent Space
Communications Services
SPSC services provide leading narrowband and broadband data and voice services for space missions and operations.
How Solstar Solutions Work
Solstar provides secure, reliable connectivity for space-based missions.
INTEGRATE
Solstar hardware is installed on spacecraft prior to launch.
LAUNCH
Spacecraft is launched with Solstar hardware onboard.
ACTIVATE
Solstar service is activated and can be utilized.
Solstar Space Early Successes
Solstar has been demonstrating space-based communications since 2013.
Solstar Provides WiFi Access Points for Lunar Orbit
March 2022: Solstar began development of the WiFi Access Points for future lunar orbit space stations. When installed aboard spacecraft orbiting the moon the WiFi Access Points will provide a reliable communication solution.
Blue Origin Flight 2 – Persistent Comms Launch to Landing
July 18, 2018: Solstar’s Schmitt Space Communicator maintained a consistent internet connection from launch to landing, as well as during an emergency escape simulation.
Blue Origin Flight 1 – First Commercial WiFi Hotspot Aboard a Spacecraft
April 29, 2018: Solstar successfully uses its onboard internet connection to Tweet from outer space. This was the first commercial tweet from above the Karman line.
UP Aerospace Rocket Internet Connection with a Satellite
November 12, 2013: Solstar demonstrates first internet connection between a commercial satellite constellation and a spacecraft at rocket velocity and at an altitude of over 100km.
Who We Serve
Solstar solutions provide persistent space-based communications.
Commercial Space
- Private Space Stations
- Space Tourism
- On-Orbit Mining & Manufacturing
- High Altitude Balloon Tourism
International Space Organizations
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- International Space Agencies
Government & Aerospace
- U.S. Space Force
- U.S. Air Force
- Major Aerospace Companies
Consumer & Entertainment
- Space-based Social Media
- Augmented Reality Applications
- Entertainment & Immersive Art
Solstar Awards, Partnerships & Associations
Solstar’s Schmitt Space Communicator has been accessioned into Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s collection.
