Light, Linked.
Vela is our chip-scale laser communication platform for satellites. Faster links. Lower power. Smaller size.
Our Mission
We're building laser communication systems that overcome the limitations of current technology. More power, more elements, less waste—on a single chip.
Largest arrays in the industry
Enough for long-range satellite links
All transmitted light reaches the target
Vela Technology
Four key innovations that address the fundamental barriers to high-performance optical satellite communication.
Why LightSail
Integrated Solution
Our architecture solves power, scaling, and beam quality in one design—not piecemeal fixes bolted together.
Space-Ready
Designed for space from day one, with radiation testing and on-orbit validation partnerships.
Quantum-Compatible
The first chip-scale platform compatible with quantum communication. No thermal noise to disrupt sensitive signals.
10× Cost Reduction
One chip replaces an entire rack of equipment. Footprint measured in square centimeters, not meters.
5× Longer Range
Our innovations compound—more power, tighter beams, less loss—extending range dramatically or boosting data rates 30×.
Canadian Innovation
Homegrown technology from Western University, serving defense, communications, and space markets worldwide.
Applications
Enabling the next generation of space communication systems
Satellite-to-Satellite Links
High-speed laser backbone for satellite constellations. Our technology meets the demanding speed, power, and cost targets of next-generation programs.
Satellite-to-Ground
Reliable laser downlinks that automatically compensate for atmospheric distortion—no separate correction systems needed.
Quantum Communication
The first chip-scale platform for satellite quantum key distribution. Unbreakable encryption, enabled by physics.
Defense & Secure Comms
Canadian-developed technology aligned with continental defense modernization. Sovereign control of critical infrastructure.