The U.S. space agency is developing a laser-based communications network for space.
NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send astronauts around the Moon ahead of the Artemis III Moon landing mission, will test a new laser data transmission technology.
The new technology could completely alter how the space agency communicated with spacecraft. Traditionally, NASA has relied on radio signals beamed through its Deep Space Network to transmit data from probes in deep space. NASA hopes that its new laser technology will allow it to send larger amounts of data than would be possible using radio signals. It may even allow the space agency to beam high-definition video back from the Moon.The massive distances spacecraft travel means transmitting data can be a big challenge. For example, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover can take days to send larger data files, such as the video of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter's first flight.
The Integrated LCRD Low-Earth-Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Terminal will be sent to the International Space Station later this year. The new system means people on Earth may be able to view the Moon from close up like never before. The uncrewed Artemis I mission sent back a wealth of high-quality images, but high-definition video footage would provide a fascinating upgrade to what we've seen. It would also allow us to see almost-live updates of the
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