We report on our latest progress on the ongoing development of a compact optical frequency reference for CubeSat missions in LEO. This reference will be based on Doppler free laser spectroscopy of rubidium vapor. Our simplified solution is based on frequency modulation spectroscopy using a customized, shielded 5 mm long vapor cell and a monolithic distributed feedback (DFB) laser diode on a mesoscopic breadboard setup. The electro-optical system features miniaturized optics as well as a polarization maintaining fiber coupling inside a housing with dimensions of 70 mm × 26 mm × 19 mm (38 cm³). The latter will be installed on a 90 mm × 80mm electronics board for full functionality of the system. This way, our reference constitutes a key technology for future compact, simple and robust atomic quantum technologies for nanosatellite applications.
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