Voyager Technologies received U.S. Patent 7,654,321 on January 14, 2026 for a method that uses long‑duration microgravity to grow larger, purer crystals for optical fibers. The patent protects the company’s proprietary process that eliminates the defects that normally form during Earth‑based layered growth, enabling the production of ultra‑pure, wavelength‑engineered crystals that can be used to fabricate optical fibers with superior signal stability and lower error rates for data‑center and space‑based networks.
The patented process takes advantage of the microgravity environment to suppress convection and sedimentation, allowing crystals to grow more uniformly and with fewer impurities. In practice, the technology could reduce the cost of high‑performance optical fibers by up to 15 % while improving bandwidth capacity, a critical advantage for both terrestrial data‑center backbones and future satellite constellations that demand low‑loss, high‑speed links.
Voyager plans to validate the process by sending sample crystals to the International Space Station in spring 2026 under a grant from the ISS National Laboratory. The company has also partnered with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, New York University, and the Universities Space Research Association to conduct ground‑based and in‑orbit experiments, positioning Voyager to demonstrate the technology’s scalability and commercial viability.
Following the patent announcement, market participants reacted positively, with analysts noting the potential for a new high‑margin revenue stream. The patent’s strategic fit with Voyager’s broader space‑enabled technology portfolio and the company’s strong liquidity position—its current ratio exceeds 4.9 and cash reserves outpace debt—support confidence that the firm can invest in the necessary R&D and ISS testing without jeopardizing its existing operations.
The patent aligns with Voyager’s long‑term strategy to leverage space‑enabled technologies for terrestrial applications. By creating a new source of high‑bandwidth optical components, Voyager could capture a share of the rapidly expanding global fiber‑optic market, which is driven by 5G rollouts, cloud computing, and satellite broadband. The company’s leadership views the patent as a foundation for future licensing or direct sales opportunities, potentially diversifying revenue beyond its current defense and space solutions segments.
"Ultra‑pure, wavelength‑engineered crystals are the foundation for faster, cleaner, and more resilient optical communications, whether in data centers on the ground or networks in orbit," said Dylan Taylor, chairman and CEO of Voyager Technologies.
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