Miratlas
Miratlas SAS is a French deep-tech company that designs and sells the Sky Monitor, a compact atmospheric characterization instrument, along with DataHub data subscriptions and LaserCom PathFinder site analysis, serving space agencies, satellite operators, and telecom companies building direct-to-Earth free space optical communication networks.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersPertuis, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Miratlas does
Miratlas SAS is a French deep-technology company, founded in 2018 in Pertuis, that designs, manufactures, and commercializes atmospheric characterization instruments and data services for direct-to-Earth Free Space Optical Communications. Its flagship product, the Sky Monitor, is a compact (~20cm, 3kg) industrial instrument integrating multiple passive optical sensors — including a SHABAR daytime Cn2 profiler, a C-DIMM nighttime seeing monitor, an all-sky LWIR thermal cloud cover imager, and a pyrgeometer — into a single Linux-processed system that delivers continuous 24/7 measurement of cloud cover, atmospheric turbulence, and absorption. The company describes Sky Monitor as the first system on the market to include the full range of instruments recommended by CCSDS for Free Space Optical Communications.
Miratlas monetizes through a hybrid hardware-plus-data model: sale of Sky Monitor instruments and add-on modules (Cloud Cover Imager, SHABAR, Alt/Az Tracking Mount), recurring DataHub software subscriptions in Standard, Advanced, and Premium tiers, Data-as-a-Service subscriptions (Core Data, Cloud Cover, Advanced Turbulence) priced per site per month, and one-time LaserCom PathFinder site analysis engagements. A complementary open data initiative, Lamarck, distributes a Creative Commons-licensed atmospheric dataset to academic and research users, supporting ecosystem development and feeding the underlying ML-based forecasting and path optimization capabilities.
The company targets space agencies (ESA, NASA, DLR, CNES), defense and aerospace primes (Airbus, Honeywell, SSC), telecom operators (Orange), and academic institutions (ONERA, CfAI Durham, Fraunhofer IOSB). It operates a global network of 50+ Sky Monitor installations across 17 countries, a wholly-owned US subsidiary (Miratlas Inc.), and US distribution through channel partner Solmirus. As of the latest inputs, Miratlas remains privately held with 1-10 employees, having raised €2 million in seed funding from Karista (Cosmicapital), Région Sud Investissement, and Expansion (Geodesic) in May 2022.
Miratlas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Miratlas
- Legal name
- Miratlas SAS
- Website
- https://miratlas.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Miratlas SAS is a French deep-tech company that designs and sells the Sky Monitor, a compact atmospheric characterization instrument, along with DataHub data subscriptions and LaserCom PathFinder site analysis, serving space agencies, satellite operators, and telecom companies building direct-to-Earth free space optical communication networks.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Miratlas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Atmospheric Characterization Instrumentation
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)
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Where Miratlas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pertuis
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Miratlas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Sky Monitor Hardware Sales: Sale of Sky Monitor instruments - atmospheric characterization instruments for laser communication applications. Base unit with optional tracking mount, cloud cover imager, and SHABAR modules. 4-week lead time from order.
- Data Subscription (DaaS): Data-as-a-Service subscriptions providing access to atmospheric data from Sky Monitor network. Core Data, Cloud Cover, and Advanced Turbulence products. Historical data (one-time, 50% off) or Recent data (1-year subscription, billed annually).
- DataHub Software Subscription (SaaS): Software subscription for data access platform. Standard (included with purchase), Advanced, and Premium tiers. Paid plans have 1-year minimum commitment, billed annually.
- LaserCom PathFinder Site Analysis: One-time software/modeling service to characterize atmospheric parameters per identified ground site(s). Custom locations available with 2-year data commitment.
- Lamarck Academic Dataset: Open data initiative providing academic/research access to atmospheric data under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. Supports non-commercial research use.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sky Monitor Base Unit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Alt/Az Tracking Mount |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cloud Cover Imager |
| Subscription | Annual | DataHub Standard |
| Subscription | Annual | DataHub Advanced |
| Subscription | Annual | DataHub Premium |
| Subscription | Annual | Core Data Subscription |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Cloud Cover Data |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Advanced Turbulence Data |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Miratlas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Miratlas designs, manufactures, and sells the Sky Monitor, a compact atmospheric characterization instrument that continuously measures cloud cover, atmospheric turbulence, and absorption 24/7 for direct-to-Earth laser communication. The company complements the hardware with the DataHub cloud data platform (web interface plus REST API), the LaserCom PathFinder site analysis service for optical ground station selection, and a global Sky Monitor Network of 50+ sites across 17 countries used to deliver atmospheric data subscriptions.
Product overview
Miratlas offers a unified atmospheric characterization system for Direct to Earth Free Space Optical Communications. The core offering is the Sky Monitor instrument, an integrated suite of optical sensors in a compact form factor, complemented by the DataHub software platform for data access and visualization. Optional add-on modules include the Cloud Cover Imager (LWIR thermal camera), SHABAR (daytime Cn2 profiler), and Alt/Az Tracking Mount for global deployment. The LaserCom PathFinder provides site analysis capabilities while the Lamarck dataset supports academic research. The Sky Monitor Network spans 50+ locations across 17 countries, creating a global atmospheric intelligence service for optical ground segment optimization.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sky Monitor: Atmospheric characterization instrument that provides continuous real-time measurement of cloud cover, atmospheric turbulence, and absorption 24/7 for laser communication optimization.
- LaserCom Pathfinder
- Lamarck
- DataHub
- Sleipnir
Products and services
- Sky Monitor Compact atmospheric characterization instrument providing continuous 24/7 measurement of cloud cover, atmospheric turbulence (day and night), water vapor absorption, irradiance, and weather data. The first and only system including all instruments recommended by the CCSDS for Free Space Optical Communications, in a ~20cm x 20cm, 3-5.3kg enclosure with onboard Linux processing and GigE connectivity. Sold to space agencies, satellite operators, telecom companies, and aerospace primes.
- DataHub Cloud-based software platform for visualization, manipulation, and download of Sky Monitor data, accessible via web interface and REST API (/api/v1/sensors, /api/v1/metrics, /api/v1/data, /api/v1/files, /api/v1/configs). Available in Standard (included with Sky Monitor purchase), Advanced (InfluxDB & Flux, TIFF viewer, SLA), and Premium (dedicated onboarding, priority feature access, premium SLA) tiers.
- LaserCom PathFinder Atmospheric characterization and site analysis service for direct-to-Earth laser communications. Models atmospheric parameters (Fried parameter r0, coherence time tau0, isoplanatic angle theta0, cloud cover) for identified ground sites to help operators select optimal locations for optical ground stations.
- Lamarck Atmospheric Dataset Open atmospheric dataset containing 19TB+ of data (growing ~1TB/month) from over 20 Sky Monitor sites, released under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license for non-commercial academic research in free space optical communication, atmospheric turbulence modeling, adaptive optics, and encoding algorithm research.
- Cloud Cover Imager All-sky LWIR camera add-on module (8-14µm spectral range, 640x480 pixels, 180° FOV, 9Hz acquisition) fully integrated within Sky Monitor, providing thermal cloud cover detection with ±3K radiometric accuracy, IP67 protection, and -25°C to +50°C operating range.
- SHABAR Daytime Turbulence Profiler Shadow Band Ranging (SHABAR) add-on sensor enabling Cn2 profile measurement by day up to 500m altitude with 24 altitude samples and Fried parameter (r0) calculations. Combined with C-DIMM it provides 24/7 turbulence profiling.
- Alt/Az Tracking Mount Tracking mount add-on for the Sky Monitor enabling C-DIMM operation worldwide. Features automatic alignment, scanning of points of interest, and satellite orbit tracking with absolute encoder and weather protection cover. Required for latitudes under 20° North and Southern Hemisphere.
- Sky Monitor Network Data Service Data-as-a-Service subscription providing access to atmospheric data from Miratlas's global Sky Monitor Network of 50+ installations across 17 countries, including Core Data, Cloud Cover, and Advanced Turbulence data products. Historical data available one-time with 50% discount; recent data available as 1-year subscriptions billed annually.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5-10x cost reduction vs. equivalent instruments
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Miratlas
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Miratlas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability5 records
Feature6 records
Miratlas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SolmiruscoreSolmirus is an American company located in Colorado Springs. Since 2004, Solmirus has pioneered infrared and visible imaging systems that push the boundaries of atmospheric measurement. Serves as Miratlas's US reseller partner.
- Xinuo PhotonicscoreAlso known as Shenzhen Xinhao Photoelectricity Technology Co., Ltd, is a Chinese company founded in 2013 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (code 301051). Focuses on research, development, and manufacturing of precision optical components including AR, AG, and AF treatments.
- ESAcoreEuropean Space Agency - early adopter and collaborator. First Sky Monitor installed for ESA in Tenerife in 2018. ESA's ScyLight program supports optical and quantum communications.
- AirbuscoreEarly adopter and collaborator in optical communications development. Listed as client and partner on Miratlas website.
- Durham University (CfAI Durham)coreCentre for Advanced Instrumentation at Durham University collaborating on atmospheric turbulence modeling. Offers atmospheric turbulence modelling service based on historical weather data.
- Fraunhofer IOSBminorListed as early adopter and collaborator in atmospheric measurement research.
- ONERAcoreFrench aerospace research office - early adopter collaborating on atmospheric characterization research.
- La French Tech – Aix Marseille Région SudminorRegional French Tech network partner supporting startup ecosystem in Provence region.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Miratlas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BridgeComm: US provider of Free Space Optical communications services and ground stations. Direct peer addressing the same optical ground segment and would be a natural customer/competitor for atmospheric characterization data.
- Cailabs: French deep-tech company developing Free Space Optical communication equipment and atmospheric turbulence mitigation (e.g., TILBA-ATT product line). Direct peer in the FSO optical communications stack, serving similar telecom and space customers, and listed as an early Miratlas partner.
- Mynaric: Listed German manufacturer of laser communication terminals for airborne and space platforms (CONDOR, HAWK). Direct competitor/peer in the FSO hardware supply chain feeding the same LEO constellation and government customers that Miratlas serves with atmospheric data.
- General Atomics (Electromagnetic Systems): US company developing optical communications terminals and ground stations for DoD and commercial space programs. Direct peer in the FSO infrastructure stack with overlapping space-agency and defense customers.
Broad incumbents
- Safran (Safran Reosc / Safran Electronics & Defense): Large French aerospace group with optics, photonics, and space-instrument divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent that could integrate atmospheric characterization into its space optical communications portfolio, and already a credible supplier to ESA and CNES.
- Ball Aerospace: US space-instrument prime with deep heritage in optical and atmospheric measurement payloads. Broad incumbent comparable to Miratlas in building atmospheric and optical sensors for space agencies, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
- Honeywell Aerospace: Already a listed Miratlas customer, Honeywell also designs optical/laser communication and atmospheric sensing products for aviation and space. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities and deeper enterprise reach.
- L3Harris Technologies: US defense prime with a dedicated Optical Communications product line and atmospheric/sensor divisions. Broad incumbent serving the same government/space-agency customer base for FSO and atmospheric monitoring.
Emerging players
- Skyloom Global: US-Japanese startup building optical communications ground stations for LEO constellations. Emerging player in the FSO ground segment that consumes the same atmospheric data Miratlas produces.
- ATLAS Space Operations: US provider of ground station as a service, increasingly integrating optical/RF capabilities. Emerging peer that benefits from (and would consume) the kind of atmospheric data Miratlas aggregates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Miratlas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Miratlas subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Miratlas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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Miratlas M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Miratlas
What does Miratlas do?
Miratlas designs, manufactures, and sells the Sky Monitor, a compact atmospheric characterization instrument that continuously measures cloud cover, atmospheric turbulence, and absorption 24/7 for direct-to-Earth laser communication. The company complements the hardware with the DataHub cloud data platform (web interface plus REST API), the LaserCom PathFinder site analysis service for optical ground station selection, and a global Sky Monitor Network of 50+ sites across 17 countries used to deliver atmospheric data subscriptions.
Is Miratlas a public or private company?
Miratlas is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Miratlas founded?
Miratlas was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Miratlas based?
Miratlas is headquartered in Pertuis, France, in the Europe region.
How does Miratlas make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Sky Monitor Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are data Subscription (DaaS), dataHub Software Subscription (SaaS), laserCom PathFinder Site Analysis and lamarck Academic Dataset.
Who are Miratlas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BridgeComm, Cailabs, Mynaric and General Atomics (Electromagnetic Systems). Broad incumbents are Safran (Safran Reosc / Safran Electronics & Defense), Ball Aerospace, Honeywell Aerospace and L3Harris Technologies. Emerging players are Skyloom Global and ATLAS Space Operations.
Does Miratlas have an API?
Yes. DataHub REST API for accessing atmospheric data. The API allows querying sensor data, metrics, configurations, and images. Endpoints include /api/v1/sensors, /api/v1/metrics, /api/v1/data, /api/v1/files, and /api/v1/configs. Available via web interface and REST API. InfluxDB & Flux query support for Advanced plan users. Developer documentation is at data.miratlas.com.
What industry is Miratlas in?
Miratlas's product category is Atmospheric Characterization Instrumentation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAG, LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules, with a secondary code of BPAMANAM, Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3827.