optical communications
Are laser links ready for prime time?
Although NASA’s Mars Laser Communications Demonstration never flew, the project proceeded far enough to establish a price for terminals to relay data for the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter: $90 million.
Honeywell to open technology incubator
Honeywell Aerospace is preparing to formally open its Space Division Greenhouse, an incubator focused on slashing the cost and time required to produce optical intersatellite links and other spacecraft components.
KSAT and Tesat-Spacecom sign laser communications pact
Kongsberg Satellite Services and Tesat-Spacecom signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on optical communications technology.
