Solstar Space Co.

04/28/2026

Thanks to Justin Horwath at the Albuquerque Journal for covering Solstar Space Co.'s announcement that our Deke Space Communicator is performing awesomely in orbit!

Santa Fe-based Solstar Space Co. says its Deke Space Communicator, an internet modem for spacecraft, successfully powered up in orbit after launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9, marking a key milestone in New Mexico’s commercial space communications industry.

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Team Solstar Space Co. for the successful launch and operation of our first commercial product, the Deke Space Communicator! Providing a 24/7 internet connection to spacecraft is now a reality!

Solstar Confirms Successful On-Orbit Operation of Deke Space Communicator Following Launch on SpaceX Transporter-16 Mission April 27, 2026 On Monday, April 27, 2026, Santa Fe-based Solstar Space Company announced that its Deke Space Communicator has successfully completed its initial on-orbit checko...

12/29/2025

🌟 Wishing You a Connected and Inspiring Holiday Season from our crew here at Solstar Space!

As the year draws to a close, we look back on incredible milestones achieved in space and look forward to a future teeming with possibility.

The Solstar Space team wishes our partners, colleagues and the entire space community a joyful Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!

🚀 The Future is Now: Expanding Our Reach Across the Cosmos

Next year, we anticipate a monumental surge in space operations, and reliable communication will be the vital thread connecting it all.

At Solstar Space, we are excited to be the link that enables the next generation of space endeavors:
• Space Launch: As launch tempo accelerates, robust, reliable connectivity from liftoff to orbit and landing is critical for mission success.
• On-Orbit Operations: Our coming communication solutions will empower the most complex missions, including:
o ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance): Ensuring rapid, secure data delivery for global security and insight.
o ISAM (In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing): Providing the high-bandwidth links necessary for robotic assembly and maintenance in orbit.
o RPOD (Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking): Enabling the precision navigation and real-time command needed for safe on-orbit logistics.
• Lunar Operations: We are laying the groundwork for sustained lunar presence by ensuring that missions to the Moon are always connected, making deep-space exploration routine.

The coming year will define a new era of accessibility and capability in space. Solstar Space is dedicated to providing the reliable communications infrastructure that makes this inspiring future possible.

Here's to a New Year of unprecedented growth, shared successes and limitless connectivity among the stars!

Happy Holidays and a stellar New Year!

12/22/2025

🌌 Building the Backbone of the New Space Economy 🚀

Solstar Space will be flying with Momentus in an upcoming 2026 launch—a strategic partnership that brings us one step closer to enabling persistent, real-time communications across space.

This mission marks a major milestone for both companies:
🔗 Momentus is delivering in-space transportation and infrastructure services.
📡 Solstar is providing a connectivity layer that keeps spacecraft linked in LEO.

Together, we’re helping define the infrastructure of a rapidly evolving space economy—where data is the lifeblood, and communications are the nervous system.

As commercial space grows from launch services to on-orbit logistics and manufacturing, one thing is clear:
Reliable, scalable space communications are not optional—they’re foundational.

🛰️ This is more than a launch. It's a signal that the next generation of space infrastructure is here—and Solstar is at the center of it.

For those watching the New Space market, this moment isn’t just exciting—it’s an opportunity. 🚀

🔗 Read the full release: Momentus + Solstar Press Release - https://investors.momentus.space/news-releases/news-release-details/momentus-and-solstar-space-announce-strategic-partnership-demand

🌐 Learn more: solstarspace.com

12/17/2025

🚀 From Liftoff to Landing: Always Connected 🌐

In the high-stakes world of spaceflight, real-time communication isn’t a luxury—it’s mission-critical.
That’s why Solstar Space is pioneering persistent, end-to-end communications for launch vehicles, from Earth to orbit and back again. Whether it's telemetry, command uplinks, or live data feeds, our space-based Wi-Fi ensures that mission operators and spacecraft remain in constant contact.

💡 Most spacecraft experience “blackout zones” where communication is lost—our mission is to eliminate this issue.

Our technology has flown aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard, and in 2026, Solstar will fly aboard a Momentus payload, marking a major milestone in bringing always-on connectivity to the New Space economy.

🔧 By integrating with launch vehicles, Solstar enables:
✅ Continuous communication with spacecraft during all mission phases
✅ Real-time monitoring and control for increased mission safety
✅ Seamless data flow for autonomous and crewed missions

We're not just connecting rockets—we're building the internet of space.

📡 Learn how Solstar is revolutionizing in-flight space communications: solstarspace.com

12/09/2025

🚀 In-Space Communications: The Critical Gap
Did you know spacecraft are typically disconnected ~90% of the time?
That’s because today’s in-space communications systems are still based on 1960s generation approaches. The result: spacecraft remain underutilized, inefficient, and limited—a major roadblock to advancing the space economy.

🌐 Why Reliable Space Comms Matter
Persistent, secure, and real-time communications are essential to the three prime drivers shaping the future of space:
ISTAR – Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance satellites critical to defense and national security.
ISAM – In-Space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing for sustainability, collision avoidance, and lowering infrastructure costs.
RPOD – Rendezvous, Proximity Operations & Docking fueling global investment in spacecraft life extension, robotics, propulsion, and security.

📡 Why Now?
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is now looking to commercial providers like Solstar Space Co. to close this gap.
National security, defense, and space sustainability demand reliable, persistent connectivity.
Global investment in on-orbit operations is accelerating, and without dependable in-space comms, these missions face unnecessary risk and inefficiency.

🔑 Bottom line: The future of space depends on filling the communications gap—now. At Solstar Space, we’re building the infrastructure to keep spacecraft connected, secure, and mission-ready.

👉 Learn more: www.solstarspace.com

12/01/2025

🚀 Solstar Space: Powering the Future of Space Security and Sustainability

At Solstar Space, we understand that robust, reliable and resilient communications are the backbone of secure on-orbit operations. As the domain of space becomes increasingly vital for global stability, the capabilities of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) are more critical than ever.

We are engineering our advanced space communications and connectivity solutions to support cutting-edge ISTAR operations, providing the seamless data flow necessary for real-time intelligence gathering, precise surveillance, accurate target acquisition and effective reconnaissance. Contributing to a safer and more secure orbital environment is core to our mission.
We're proud to support the vital work of organizations directly contributing to global peace and stability in space. By working to ensure uninterrupted connectivity and data transmission, Solstar Space plays a key role in enhancing operational effectiveness and decision-making capabilities in this critical domain.

Investing in secure and sustainable space infrastructure is an investment in our collective future. Solstar Space is committed to delivering the innovative communication solutions required to maintain space security, foster long-term sustainability and ensure the responsible use of space for the benefit of all.

11/26/2025

Commenting on the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SBIR for the Solstar Walker Lunar Wi-Fi solution, Solstar Space Co. Founder & CEO, Brian Barnett, said,

“We are excited to contribute to NASA’s Artemis and CLPS programs by developing the communications infrastructure that future lunar operations will depend on.

“Receiving this SBIR award is a milestone for Solstar and for space-based connectivity. As NASA prepares for a sustained human presence on the Moon, commercial innovation will be essential. With the Solstar LWIFI-AP, we aim to bring commercial-grade connectivity to the Moon, enabling seamless communication between crew, equipment, and mission control. We are proud to lead the way in developing the Wi-Fi backbone for the lunar economy.”

NASA’s technical requirements include the use of Wi-Fi across mission systems and subsystems within Artemis, such as the Human Landing System (HLS), CLPS payloads, Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) services, and the Lunar Gateway’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) and airlock module. Today, a commercial solution meeting these requirements is unavailable. The NASA SBIR contract with Solstar will support development of a commercial product which meets the space qualification and environmental hardening needed for these mission-critical operations.

Solstar’s solution will address these challenges by providing hardware engineered for radiation tolerance, thermal survivability and low-SWaP constraints. The space qualified Solstar LWIFI-AP will fill a key technology gap for NASA and its network of Artemis and CLPS contractors.

The work performed under this Phase I contract will lay the foundation for a future flight-ready system capable of being hosted on a wide range of lunar mission platforms.

Read the full announcement - https://solstarspace.com/2025/09/29/nasa-awards-solstar-sbir-lunar-wi-fi/

11/17/2025

🚀 The end of one era leads to the start of another.
Scientific American reports that the International Space Station will be deorbited by about 2031 as government operations give way to commercial outposts.

As the next generation of orbital habitats emerges reliable high-performance connectivity becomes essential. Solstar Space Co. is ready to support this new era.

📡 How Solstar can support future space stations:
* We are working to deliver space-based Wi-Fi and data services that power real time science telemetry, crew communications and reliable connectivity.
* Our space-hardened network infrastructure will give commercial stations the flexibility and confidence they need for continuous operations.
* As new stations take on multiple roles, the demand for always on connectivity will increase and Solstar is positioned to meet that need.
* Early collaboration with station operators will allow Solstar to support initial operations and help shape the future standard for orbital connectivity.

👥 For innovators, investors and executives:
The transition from the ISS to commercial stations is a major shift in space infrastructure. Companies that enable continuous connectivity and reliable data movement will play a central role. Solstar is prepared to be part of that core infrastructure.

🔗 Read the full Scientific American article here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-end-of-the-international-space-station-will-begin-a-new-era-of/

11/05/2025

Solstar Space Co. is not just reaching for the stars. Solstar is engineering the connectivity fabric for our return to the Moon. As the lunar economy takes shape, robust wireless infrastructure becomes a strategic enabler.

Our team is dedicated to pioneering WiFi beyond low Earth orbit. This contract marks a shift from one‑off exploration missions to infrastructure as a service in cislunar space.

This is another major milestone for Solstar Space. We secured a SBIR Phase 1 award from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to design a Lunar‑WiFi access point which will essentially be the foundation of wireless networks in the Moon’s harsh environment.

📡 Why this matters for space infrastructure:
It’s not “WiFi in space” as a novelty; it’s connecting rovers, habitats, sensors, spacesuits and crew tablets on the lunar surface. Lunar WiFi is crucial for the upcoming Artemis program missions.

The technical challenges are extreme: radiation, lunar dust abrasion, wide temperature swings and remote troubleshooting from Earth. Solstar is addressing them now.

It demonstrates the shift toward commercial‑grade infrastructure on the Moon, not just one‑off exploration systems. Solstar is positioning itself as the build‑partner for the lunar connectivity backbone.

🎯 For investors, analysts & industry execs:
This award validates Solstar’s technology roadmap and differentiates our company as a specialist in space‑wireless infrastructure.

As lunar missions scale (landers, rovers, habitats, resource‑extraction), the demand for resilient connectivity will grow. This places Solstar ahead of the curve.

Strategic implications: wireless infrastructure is a “hidden layer” of the lunar economy. Getting assured connectivity unlocks productivity, autonomy and downstream services (data links, sensors, comms networks). This contract is more than a tech win, it’s a business‑platform signal.

🔍 Quick call‑out metrics:
Award size: ~$150K for Phase 1 design
Two product tracks: a short‑duration version for ~14‑day missions (via Commercial Lunar Payload Services) and a long‑duration version for multi‑year lunar deployments.
Previous solved use‑cases: Solstar has flown WiFi tech in suborbital space and in low Earth orbit configurations.

Learn more in this article featured in SpaceNews written by Debra Werner.
https://spacenews.com/solstar-wins-nasa-contract-to-develop-lunar-wi-fi-systems/