About
Skyloom Global was a US-based provider of SDA-qualified Optical Communications Terminals (OCTs) for satellite quantum networking. The company delivered nearly 90 OCTs for Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite missions by 2025. IonQ acquired Skyloom Global in November 2025 to integrate free-space optical networking capabilities into its quantum computing platform, enabling a path toward satellite-based quantum networking.
Quantum Specifications
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Backed By
Lakestar
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Quantum Coast Capital
Type One Ventures
Trumpf Venture
Gic Government Of Singapore Investment Corporation
Hercules Capital
Inven Capital
Frequently Asked Questions
Skyloom Global was a US-based provider of SDA-qualified Optical Communications Terminals (OCTs) for satellite quantum networking. The company delivered nearly 90 OCTs for Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite missions by 2025. IonQ acquired Skyloom Global in November 2025 to integrate free-space optical networking capabilities into its quantum computing platform, enabling a path toward satellite-based quantum networking.
Skyloom Global is based in United States.
Skyloom Global was founded in 2019.
Skyloom Global operates in the following sectors: quantum networking, quantum communications, quantum defense.
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