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Space Mesh

Coming Q1 2026 — This feature is in development. Request early access to be notified when available.

Overview

Space Mesh enables communication between orbital nodes via Inter-Satellite Links (ISL). When direct ground contact isn’t available, data can be routed through neighboring satellites to reach a ground station.

Key Components

SpaceMesh

ISL network topology manager

Route

Path between source and destination

Node

Orbital node with ISL capability

Link

ISL connection between nodes

Why ISL Routing?

Without ISL, each orbital node must wait for its own ground pass. With ISL, data can relay through neighboring satellites:
Each satellite waits independently for ground contact. Long gaps between sync opportunities.

Mesh Topology

Constellation Layout

The mesh connects orbital nodes via high-bandwidth Inter-Satellite Links (ISL):

Orbital Layer

Sat-1, Sat-2, Sat-3, Sat-4 in LEO orbit, connected via 10 Gbps optical ISL links

Ground Layer

Ground stations receive data from any satellite with line-of-sight

Basic Usage

Configure ISL characteristics:

Routing Algorithms

Dynamic Topology

The mesh adapts as satellites move:

Multi-Path Routing

For reliability, use multiple paths:

Traffic Shaping

Manage bandwidth allocation:

Example: Global Coverage

Integration with Sync Scheduler

Space Mesh integrates with the Sync Scheduler for optimal routing:

Next Steps

Sync Scheduler

Schedule syncs with mesh routing

Federated Learning

Train models across the mesh