The Qube research satellite to test quantum key distribution launched Aug. 16 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare. Credit: Zentrum Fur Telematik Credit: Center for Telematics, Wurzburg Quantum Key ...

GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the demonstration of a high-speed, bidirectional link for ...

In a significant advancement in space technology, SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation has established a robust and extensive inter-satellite laser communication system, revolutionizing global ...

In May 2022, the TeraByte InfraRed Delivery (TBIRD) payload onboard a small CubeSat satellite was launched into orbit 300 miles above Earth’s surface. Since then, TBIRD has delivered terabytes of data ...

Astrogate aims to get its technology in orbit by end-2025 and set up optical ground stations in Australia and the Middle East The startup operates in the global optical satellite communication market, ...

Laurynas Maciulis discusses Astrolight's innovations in laser communication, emphasizing its potential to transform ...

Communications using a light beam isn’t a new idea, even outside of “Star Trek,” “Star Wars” and other similar tales of fantasy. Scientist and science fiction writer Arthur Clarke forecasted ...

Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a three-dimensional integrated multichannel waveguide grating filter: (a) 1:1 planar beam splitter, (b) 1:1 three-dimensional beam splitter, (c) waveguide gratings ...

GRAND FORKS — A research infrastructure project by UND will help both local customers and university students communicate with satellites through lasers. The physics and astrophysics assistant ...

While the raw speed isn't too impressive, it was achieved using a laser with less power than an energy-saving lightbulb.