Through Fast Pixel Network, Analytical Space Inc. plans to establish a data transport network in low-Earth orbit to ingests data from geospatial intelligence satellites, send the data from node to node via high speed optical intersatellite links, and deliver the data to military, intelligence and commercial customers. Analytical Space/YouTube

Satellite communications startup Analytical Space Inc. won a $26.4 million contract to develop and launch six cubesats and two hosted payloads to begin establishing Fast Pixel Network for optical communications.

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Debra Werner is a correspondent for SpaceNews based in San Francisco. Debra earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. She is a recipient...