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NASA’s First Two-way End-to-End Laser Communications System

NASA is demonstrating laser communications on multiple missions – showcasing the benefits infrared light can have for science and exploration missions transmitting terabytes of important data. The International Space Station is getting a “flashy” technology demonstration this November.

Posted October 25, 2023

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