Laser demo aims to increase in-space communications bandwidth
A laser communications payload is set to fly next month to demonstrate advantages of such a system and for engineers to learn how to use them operationally.
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A laser communications payload is set to fly next month to demonstrate advantages of such a system and for engineers to learn how to use them operationally.
The LCRD mission will showcase the unique capabilities of optical communications to increase bandwidth for communicating in space.
The LCRD mission will showcase the unique capabilities of optical communications to increase bandwidth for communicating in space.
NASA is set to test a laser technology in space. This mission is aimed at speeding up space communications. The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) will be launched on December 4 after a two-year delay.
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