Aachen-based Incirt aims to speed up satellite data links with new communication chips, tapping into the fast‑growing space market highlighted by SpaceX’s recent IPO
Executive summary: Incirt, an Aachen-based startup, announced it is creating communication chips designed to boost satellite data transfer rates, citing SpaceX’s IPO as a sign of a booming space market. Faster satellite links are a bottleneck for emerging services like live Earth observation and global broadband from orbit; addressing this could unlock new revenue streams and reinforce Europe’s position in the space tech supply chain. Incirt (Aachen),SpaceX (as market indicator),Satellite operators,Semiconductor manufacturers Incirt will produce a prototype chip by Q4 2026 and begin testing with partner satellites,The startup may seek follow‑on funding or strategic alliances with aerospace firms,Market adoption will depend on successful trials and regulatory clearance for high‑frequency space links
The Handelsblatt report describes how Incirt, a startup from Aachen, is developing specialized chips to accelerate data transmission between satellites and ground stations. It notes that the market for space‑based communications is expanding rapidly, as evidenced by the strong investor response to SpaceX’s initial public offering. By improving link speeds, Incirt could help unlock new applications such as real‑time Earth observation and inter‑satellite internet, positioning itself in a niche where demand is rising faster than current technology can supply.
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