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A Solar System Internet? Space Laser Test Moves Us Closer

Scientists at the European Space Agency used a laser to communicate with a spacecraft 165 million miles (265 million kilometers) away in deep space for the first time, marking a major step forward in ...
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IEEE Study Demonstrates Optical Fiber Bundles as a Promising Solution for High-Altitude Laser Communication Systems

Experiments show optical fibers could be key to realizing a flexible, distributed architecture for high-speed data links in aircraft PISCATAWAY, N.J., Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Free-space optical ...
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York Space Systems Demonstrates Space-to-Ground Optical Laser Communications Link with Space Development Agency

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--York Space Systems (York), a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates proliferated space-based capabilities, today announced the ...
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AV Secures Landmark $240M Space Long-Haul Laser Communication Order

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), global manufacturer of all-domain defense technologies and mission-critical space capabilities, today announced a nearly ...
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NASA’s Artemis II Mission Will Use Laser Communication for the First Time

As NASA prepares for its Artemis II mission, a groundbreaking lunar laser communications test is set to take place, signaling a new era of space data transmission. This collaboration with The ...
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How well would a laser communication system work from Mars?

Communications with Mars explorers face unique challenges, including 4–24 minute signal delays and limited bandwidth that restricts data transmission. While NASA's Deep Space Network currently manages ...