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SpaceX satellites with Tesat terminals achieve first laser data exchange for U.S. military

Written by  Sandra Erwin Wednesday, 04 September 2024 21:06
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Tesat-Spacecom artist rendering of optical communications in space.
Tesat-Spacecom artist rendering of optical communications in space.
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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

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