IRIS
Optical Ground Station for Space Laser Communications
IRIS optical ground stations are built to cater to a wide range of applications (LEO/GEO/Probes), including Earth observation, high throughput bi-directional telecommunications, feeder link, or deep space missions.
The IRIS systems leverage the Cortex Lasercom, a globally recognized optical modem that supports various standards such as SDA, CCSDS, and HPE.
IRIS FEATURES
HIGH DATA RATE
Up to 10 Gbps/second
MULTI APPLICATIONS & MISSIONS
Earth Observation, High Throughput bi-directional Telecommunication, Feeder link or Deep Space
IN-HOUSE SOLUTION
Compatible with Safran CORTEX and with SDA, CCSDS and HPE standards
RECEIVING LASER COMMUNICATIONS
Built entirely in-house by Safran, the IRIS optical ground station stands at the forefront of innovation, boasting cutting-edge telescopes and optronic components tailored for seamless transmission and reception of laser communications.
This groundbreaking technology unlocks a realm of possibilities for every stakeholder in the space sector, thanks to higher, more secure space-to-ground data rates.Â
INTEGRATE THE CORTEX LASERCOM IN YOUR STATION
IRIS optical ground stations also integrate the Cortex Lasercom modem. This cutting-edge solution surpasses all expectations by offering communication speeds 10 to 100 times higher than traditional radio frequency communications. With its processing and decoding capabilities, the Cortex Lasercom can achieve a record bit rate of 10 Gigabits per second for Earth-to-space optical communications, a level unequalled anywhere in the world.
The Cortex Lasercom will be used in a number of cooperative projects between Safran, Airbus and CNES, and will equip future optical ground stations marketed by Safran. These Optical Ground Stations will allow communication with all future satellites that will carry laser communication capabilities with the Earth. Two demonstrations on Airbus and CNES programs took place in 2023, a world first: LASIN on the CO3D constellation of imaging satellites, and TELEO on the future BADR-8 telecommunications satellite.
Finally, a Cortex Lasercom HPE (High Photon Efficiency) model is also available for Deep Space applications.
