Nanosatellites see the light - laser communication for a new age in space
TESAT, KSAT and GomSpace have partnered up to introduce full optical communications capability for new innovative small satellite missions and space-based services. Until now this technology has mainly been used on large and expensive satellites but is now further developed, miniaturised and ready for use on small satellites and new constellations. The new technology will be launched in the PIXL demonstration mission later in 2019. The benefits of optical communications in space Optical communication technology offers a number of important benefits that will add to the value of