optical communications Archives

Kepler Communications has successfully tested optical inter-satellite links between a pair of data relay prototypes in low Earth orbit, the Canadian operator announced June 11.

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Kepler demonstrates optical data relay service in LEO

Government contracts spur growth for Relative Dynamics

SpaceRake wins $1.8 million in SDA funding for optical communications terminals

Space Development Agency funds demonstration of satellite laser links in ‘degraded’ environments

Mynaric optical terminals selected for Northrop Grumman satellites pass key tests

CACI optical terminals pass initial tests required for Space Development Agency satellites

Military agency praised for leading the way on laser communications

Aiming for instantaneous Earth-observation data

Laser links are great for satellite relay, but challenges abound for taking it to ground

NeuralAgent and Miratlas jointly address atmospheric impediments to optical communications

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