NASA CubeSats to test laser communication, tandem orbit
Lompoc, Calif. (UPI) Oct 2, 2015 - NASA is preparing to launch a CubeSat to test laser communications, a departure from radio wave-based satellite communication technologies. "Laser communications is very important, not just for NASA but for other U.S. government agencies as well," NASA scientist Andres Martinez said in a press release. "This little mission is a huge achievement for STMD and for small satellites in gener ... more

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