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NASA Advances Deep Space Laser Communications with New Demonstrations

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NASA Advances Deep Space Laser Communications with New Demonstrations
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NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) demo aboard the Psyche mission successfully demonstrated high-bandwidth laser data transmission over vast distances, achieving up to 267 Mbps at 19 million miles and 6.25 Mbps at 240 million miles, showcasing the potential for advanced deep-space communication, with plans for possible reactivation in 2026.

Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#deep-space-communication#dsoc#laser-communication#nasa#psyche-mission#science-and-technology
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