Paris: France’s Defense Innovation Agency (AID) and a local company, Kineis Labs, have announced the successful first trial of laser communication between a nanosatellite in low Earth orbit and a commercial ground station.
This initiative, which began with the launch of the KERONOS satellite in late 2023, aims to overcome disruptions caused by atmospheric turbulence, ensuring high-quality communications.
One of the key benefits of this technology is the rapid transmission of data, enabling satellites to send large volumes of information to other satellites and ground stations.
According to NASA, optical communication technologies like lasers can transfer 100 times more data to Earth than existing radio frequency systems.
AID stated that this technology could be used in space laser communications across mobile, land, maritime, and aerial platforms. It also holds potential to integrate with future satellite systems for France’s Ministry of Defense.
