Skyloom
Develops laser communication terminals for satellite networks; acquired by IonQ in January 2026.
Overview
Skyloom develops optical inter-satellite link terminals and laser communication systems designed to create high-bandwidth data relay networks in space. The company's technology enables satellites to transmit data to each other and to ground stations at speeds far exceeding traditional radio frequency links, and its terminals fly on U.S. Space Development Agency satellites. Skyloom was acquired by quantum computing company IonQ in January 2026 and now operates as Skyloom Global, an IonQ company.
AI Outlook
Skyloom, now part of IonQ, is focused on laser communication hardware and is likely exploring AI for beam steering, link optimization, and network management.