Laser Communications could reshape military space networks as research shows adaptable laser links nearing use.

The demand for high-speed internet has been growing in recent years. The global internet traffic is also growing by 25% annually but millions of people in remote and rural areas still struggle with ...

The race to establish satellite-to-ground laser communications is heating up. Recently, China achieved a major milestone, which puts it ahead of Elon Musk’s Starlink. The nation successfully attained ...

A laser system can send data 20 km at high speed and stay stable, even in tough conditions. It could change defense communication.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense through mission-critical innovation in the space domain, today announced the successful ...

Free-space optical communications (FSOC), which use lasers for data transmission, are a promising approach for achieving high-speed links between aircraft, spacecraft, and ground stations. However, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT, President: TOKUDA Hideyuki Ph.D.) and the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech, President: OBATA Makoto), collaborated with ...

This is the type of technology we'll need if we want the luxuries of high-speed WiFi on our future moon base. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

NASA will soon demonstrate a laser-based communication system between ground facilities and the International Space Station (ISS). The technology will boost data transmission speeds by 10 to 100 times ...