LOS ANGELES — In a major development for both commercial space communications and orbital infrastructure, AnySignal announced an agreement on October 20, 2026, to deliver comprehensive space-to-earth communications for Reflect Orbital. The partnership will support Reflect Orbital’s upcoming inaugural satellite mission as well as two subsequent orbital flights, establishing a critical technological backbone for the innovative space startup.
Under the terms of the agreement, AnySignal will supply its advanced USX space transceivers to manage critical flight operations, while also implementing its proprietary AnyLink software to streamline ground-station connectivity. This multi-mission contract cements AnySignal’s role as Reflect Orbital’s primary communications partner, seamlessly bridging onboard spacecraft radio hardware with robust, multi-network ground infrastructure.
For these upcoming missions, Reflect Orbital satellites will rely heavily on the AnySignal USX transceiver, a cutting-edge multi-band software-defined radio designed to handle complex orbital communication demands. Traditionally, spacecraft require distinct hardware modules to manage separate frequency bands for payload data downlinks and Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) operations. The USX unit successfully consolidates these high-rate payload functions and critical command-and-control operations within a single, unified hardware module.
By integrating these capabilities into one compact device, the configuration effectively eliminates the need for separate radios dedicated to different frequency bands. This consolidation yields substantial engineering benefits for the satellite bus, most notably by reducing overall mass, lowering power consumption, and minimizing complex internal cabling requirements—a crucial advantage for emerging satellite developers seeking to maximize payload capacity and operational efficiency.
Complementing the flight hardware is the implementation of AnySignal’s AnyLink software, which will manage the ground-side operations for the missions. AnyLink serves as a sophisticated interface layer that aggregates access to multiple ground-station-as-a-service (GSaaS) providers. Instead of forcing satellite operators to manage separate contracts, protocols, and interfaces for various ground station networks around the globe, AnyLink enables the team at Reflect Orbital to seamlessly access disparate third-party ground networks through a single, unified architecture. This abstraction layer significantly simplifies daily operations and ensures reliable, continuous communication passes as satellites orbit the globe.
Leadership from both companies expressed enthusiasm regarding the partnership and the strategic value it brings to their respective engineering roadmaps. John Malsbury, CEO and Co-Founder of AnySignal, highlighted the broader industry implications of the agreement and the philosophy driving his company’s technology development.
"AnySignal is excited to provide Reflect with full-stack communications for their upcoming missions," said John Malsbury, CEO and Co-Founder of AnySignal. "This agreement reflects the power of AnySignal’s operating system for the electromagnetic spectrum. The AnySignal operating system, including radio hardware and ground networking, solves technical RF problems so that innovative customers like Reflect Orbital can focus on their groundbreaking missions."
The sentiment was echoed by Ben Nowack, Co-Founder and CEO of Reflect Orbital, who emphasized how outsourcing the communications architecture to a specialized partner allows his engineering team to concentrate on the core, novel aspects of their unique spacecraft design.
"We selected AnySignal for both our flight radio and ground connectivity software because it delivers a true end-to-end comms solution," said Ben Nowack, Co-Founder and CEO of Reflect Orbital. "AnySignal has helped us de-risk early operations and let us focus on engineering the novel parts of our spacecraft."
The collaboration highlights a growing trend in the commercial space sector toward vertically integrated, comprehensive communication solutions. As more companies launch specialized constellations for niche applications, relying on proven providers for standard yet complex systems like radio frequency (RF) communications and ground routing helps mitigate early-stage mission risks and accelerates time-to-orbit.
AnySignal operates as a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company dedicated to building the operating system for the electromagnetic spectrum. The company designs, builds, integrates, and operates end-to-end radio-frequency systems tailored for civil, commercial, and national security customers. Its technology enables clients to effectively sense, connect, and defend assets across land, air, sea, and space environments, providing the adaptable spectrum capabilities modern missions demand.
Reflect Orbital is pioneering unique space-enabled infrastructure designed to redirect and deliver sunlight to precise locations on the surface of the Earth. By strategically reflecting sunlight from orbit, the company aims to achieve multiple practical applications, including extending electricity generation hours at commercial solar farms, providing emergency illumination to help search-and-rescue teams locate individuals in distress at night, and enabling construction crews to work more safely and efficiently after dark. The company’s overarching vision is rooted in the belief that reliable access to affordable energy serves as the foundation for human progress, economic growth, and a healthier planet, driving them to unlock the sun’s potential to deliver energy abundance.
