Cracking the Code: NASA Technologist Reveals Secrets of Spacecraft Communication
NASA primarily communicates with spacecraft using a global network of antennas and satellites that transmit radio waves. They are also advancing laser communication technology to transmit data at higher rates, with ongoing projects like the LCRD and TBIRD. Laser communications offer the ability to receive more data from farther distances. This technology is planned for use in future missions, including the Artemis lunar mission.