# Mynaric

German manufacturer of laser communication terminals for airborne and spaceborne platforms, enabling high-bandwidth optical data links between satellites, aircraft, and ground stations. Founded in 2009 by former DLR researchers and headquartered in Munich with production in both Munich and Los Angeles. Underwent financial restructuring in 2025.

**Headquarters:** Munich, Germany
**Founded:** 2009
**Employees:** ~314
**Founder:** Markus Knapek, Joachim Horwath
**Website:** http://mynaric.com/
**Careers page:** https://mynaric.jobs.personio.de
**Focus areas:** Aerospace, Internet, Laser, Optical Communication, Satellite Communication
**Open positions:** 0

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