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Laser-Linked Satellite Networks Move From Concept to Reality
Key Takeaways
- Optical inter-satellite links using laser beams now transmit data at 10+ Gbps between spacecraft in operational deployments
- Laser links are virtually impossible to intercept or jam, offering inherent security advantages over radio frequency communication
- Multiple constellations including SpaceX Starlink are deploying OISLs, ending decades of radio-only satellite communication
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DT Editorial Team··7 min read·via spacenews.com