NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by streaming 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back for the first time. This historic feat utilized advanced optical (laser) communications technology and represents a significant step forward in space data transmission.
NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by streaming 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back for the first time. This historic feat utilized advanced optical (laser) communications technology and represents a significant step forward in space data transmission. Innovative Technology: Laser Communications vs. Traditional Radio Waves Traditionally, NASA has relied on radio waves for space communication. However, laser communications, which use infrared light, offer a substantial improvement. This
