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SpaceX satellites with Tesat terminals achieve first laser data exchange for U.S. military This marks the first time that satellites built for the Space Development Agency demonstrate laser communications in space using optical terminals compliant with military standards
SpaceX satellites with Tesat terminals achieve first laser data exchange for U.S. military
This marks the first time the agency has demonstrated laser communications in space using optical terminals compliant with military standards required for SDA satellites. Tesat-Spacecom, a Germany-based subsidiary of Airbus Defense and Space, has expanded its U.S. presence to support growing demand for optical communication technologies from SDA. This test involved transmitting tactical messages from orbit to ground-based receivers, highlighting the potential for enhanced military communications through space-based platforms.
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