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NASA uses laser link to beam data 140 million miles across space at 25 Mbps
NASA has confirmed a significant milestone for its Psyche spacecraft's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. This technology demonstration aims to test laser-based data links beyond the...
Meera Srinivasan from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory explained that during an orbital pass on April 8, the team downloaded approximately 10 minutes of duplicated spacecraft data. While Psyche currently relies on conventional radio technology for data transmission to Earth, DSOC represents a potential leap forward in communication speed. However, it's important to note that laser-based space communications require clear skies and favorable weather conditions for successful link establishment.
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