NASA's Groundbreaking Cat Video Streamed from Deep Space
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NASA successfully streamed a high-definition cat video from 18.6 million miles away using laser communication as part of the Deep Space Optical Communications experiment. The demonstration aims to improve communication infrastructure for future missions beyond Earth's orbit, such as a potential Mars mission, where constant contact with astronauts is crucial. The video was transmitted using new hardware deployed on the Psyche spacecraft, and data rates of 267 megabits per second were achieved. While this is a significant step, further development and testing are required to make the technology operational and reliable.
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