Archangel Lightworks

The company is positioned in the satellite and aerospace communications market, targeting both commercial and governmental clients that require high-volume, secure data transmission. Its business model centers on the development and sale of laser communication (lasercom) hardware designed to create robust links between space and terrestrial networks. This approach directly confronts the limitations of current infrastructure, such as the bandwidth constraints of radio frequency links and the physical risks to subsea cables. By focusing on lasercom, Archangel Lightworks provides a more secure, high-capacity alternative for data transfer.

The core product is the TERRA-M, a miniature optical ground station approximately the size of a mini-fridge. This product is engineered to significantly reduce the size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) of ground equipment, making space-to-ground lasercom more accessible. A key benefit of the TERRA-M is its ability to transfer large amounts of license-free data with a low probability of detection and interception, enhancing data security. Its deployable nature offers resilient connectivity for applications ranging from economic inclusion to climate change monitoring. The firm has received support from entities like the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency and has participated in the Starburst Accelerator. In February 2023, Archangel Lightworks secured £4 million in a seed funding round led by Oxford Science Enterprises to expand its team and advance space-ground demonstrations of the TERRA-M.