Archangel Lightworks

Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.

The company specializes in satellite communication using laser-based optical systems to enhance connectivity between space and ground networks. With a mission to address the space-ground connectivity challenge, Archangel Lightworks develops secure, high-volume wireless optical networks. The company offers deployable laser communication systems that improve satellite data downlink, inter-satellite links, and quantum key distribution. Their flagship product, TERRA-M, is a portable optical ground station designed for secure and resilient connectivity to and from space. Archangel Lightworks serves various sectors, including climate change monitoring, maritime safety, and logistics, while targeting cloud providers and governmental entities that require high-bandwidth space connectivity. With a growing team and significant funding, Archangel Lightworks aims to transform data and communications infrastructure in the aerospace sector.