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technology1 year ago

NASA's Laser Technology Transforms Space Communication

NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology has successfully transmitted a laser beam from nearly 10 million miles away, thanks to a precision pointing system developed with the help of Controlled Dynamics Inc. This system isolates the laser from spacecraft vibrations, ensuring accurate targeting. Supported by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate and tested through the Flight Opportunities program, the technology was launched aboard the Psyche spacecraft in 2023. DSOC's achievements have earned it recognition as one of TIME's Inventions of 2024.

via NASA|
#deep-space-optical-communications#nasa#psyche-mission
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA's Groundbreaking Dual-Communication Antenna Receives Laser and Radio Messages from Deeper Space"

NASA has successfully received laser messages from its Psyche spacecraft, testing Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) to send messages back to Earth. The new system offers better bandwidth speed compared to radio waves, allowing for faster data transmission. By retrofitting radio antennas to do both laser and radio communication, NASA achieved synchronous radio and optical frequency deep space communications for the first time. The hope is to continue testing the system as Psyche travels further into space, potentially enabling more data-intensive transmission from Mars in the future.

via IFLScience|
#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-communication#nasa
science-and-technology2 years ago

NASA's Groundbreaking Cat Video Streamed from Deep Space

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.

via The New York Times|
#cat-video#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-communication
spacetechnology2 years ago

"NASA's Historic Cat Video Beamed from Deep Space Breaks Records"

NASA's Psyche spacecraft, currently traveling to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, has successfully transmitted the first video from deep space using laser communication technology. The 15-second ultra-high-definition video, featuring an orange tabby cat named Taters chasing a red laser light, was beamed to Earth from a distance of 19 million miles. The test demonstrated the potential for faster data transmission rates from deep space, with the laser system transmitting the video faster than most broadband internet connections on Earth. NASA aims to improve communication capabilities for future deep space missions, including manned missions to the moon and Mars.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#communication-technology#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-transmission
science-and-technology2 years ago

NASA's Groundbreaking Cat Video Stream from Deep Space

NASA successfully streamed a 15-second video of a cat named Taters chasing a laser from deep space, marking a first-of-its-kind experiment. The video was transmitted from 19 million miles away using NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications experiment, showcasing the potential for future human missions beyond Earth's orbit. The video was beamed to Earth, downloaded at an observatory, and then sent "live" to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Despite the vast distance, the video was transmitted faster than most broadband internet connections. Taters' video included graphics and details about the mission, and the choice of a cat was inspired by a 1928 TV test broadcast featuring Felix the Cat.

via New York Post |
#deep-space-optical-communications#future-space-missions#nasa
space2 years ago

NASA Beams Adorable Cat Video from Deep Space to Earth

NASA and its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have successfully beamed an ultra-high definition streaming video of a cat named Taters chasing a laser pointer from 19 million miles away using the Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. The video was transmitted via a new JPL-developed instrument called a flight laser transceiver, which sent the signal in near-infrared laser light to the Hale Telescope at the California Institute of Technology's Palomar Observatory. This experiment not only showcases groundbreaking technology but also lays the groundwork for future deep space exploration and communication during interplanetary missions.

via Space.com|
#cat-video#deep-space-exploration#deep-space-optical-communications
space2 years ago

NASA's Laser Beams Ultra-HD Cat Video Over 19 Million Miles

NASA successfully transmitted a 15-second ultra-high definition video of a cat named Taters from nearly 19 million miles away using its Deep Space Optical Communications technology. The video was uploaded to NASA's Psyche asteroid probe and transmitted via an encoded near-infrared laser to Earth, setting a record for transmission distance. This achievement demonstrates the potential for streaming high-bandwidth video and data from deep space, which could be crucial for future human missions beyond Earth's orbit and pave the way for advancements in space exploration.

via CBS News|
#deep-space-optical-communications#future-space-exploration#nasa
space-technology2 years ago

NASA's Laser Communication Breakthrough: Beaming Cat Videos from Deep Space

NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications experiment, part of the Psyche mission, has successfully beamed back a video from deep space using a laser. The video, featuring a cat named Taters chasing a laser pointer, was transmitted from the Psyche spacecraft to Earth using an invisible near-infrared laser. This technology could potentially be used to quickly transmit data, imagery, and videos during future interplanetary missions. The laser can send data at 10 to 100 times the speed of traditional radio wave systems, marking a significant advancement in optical communications for space exploration.

via CNN|
#cat-video#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-communications
space-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Groundbreaking Signal Reception from 10 Million Miles in Space"

NASA has successfully received a signal from a spacecraft 10 million miles away using a distant laser, marking a significant milestone in their Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. This breakthrough could revolutionize spacecraft communication by significantly improving data rates, allowing for the transmission of high-definition photos, videos, and scientific information. NASA's next step is to refine the laser pointing systems and conduct experiments to demonstrate high-bandwidth data transfer at different distances from Earth.

via The Independent|
#data-transfer#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-technology
space-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Groundbreaking Signal Reception from 10 Million Miles in Space"

NASA has successfully received a signal from a spacecraft 10 million miles away using a distant laser, marking a significant milestone in their Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. This breakthrough could revolutionize spacecraft communication by significantly improving data rates, allowing for the transmission of high-definition photos, videos, and scientific information. NASA's next step is to refine the laser pointing systems and conduct experiments to demonstrate high-bandwidth data transfer at different distances from Earth.

via The Independent|
#data-transfer#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-technology
space2 years ago

"NASA Receives Signal from Spacecraft 10 Million Miles Away"

NASA has received a laser-beam signal from the Psyche spacecraft, which is over 10 million miles away, marking the first official data received from NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. The success of this test paves the way for higher-data-rate communications capable of supporting future missions, including sending humans to Mars. NASA is collaborating with SpaceX on the project, and the focus now is on testing the transmission capabilities of the DSOC system. The goal is to develop communication systems for spacecraft with astronauts on board.

via Daily Caller|
#deep-space-optical-communications#mars-mission#nasa
space-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Groundbreaking Signal Reception from 10 Million Miles in Space"

NASA has successfully received a signal from a spacecraft 10 million miles away using a distant laser, marking a significant milestone in their Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. This breakthrough could revolutionize spacecraft communication by significantly improving data rates, allowing for the transmission of high-definition photos, videos, and scientific information. NASA's next step is to refine the laser pointing systems and conduct experiments to demonstrate high-bandwidth data transfer at different distances from Earth.

via The Independent|
#data-transfer#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-communication
space-technology2 years ago

NASA Receives Historic Laser-Beamed Message from Deep Space

NASA's Psyche mission has achieved a major milestone by successfully demonstrating laser communications from a distance of 10 million miles away, marking the most distant use of high-bandwidth laser communications. The Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration (DSOC) on board the Psyche spacecraft sent and received its first data using an invisible near-infrared laser, which can transmit data at 10 to 100 times the speed of traditional radio wave systems. If successful, this experiment could pave the way for future communication technology for human exploration of Mars.

via WLS-TV|
#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-communications#mars-exploration
space-technology2 years ago

NASA Receives Historic Laser Message from Deep Space

NASA's Psyche mission has achieved a major milestone by successfully demonstrating laser communications from a distance of 10 million miles away, marking the most distant use of high-bandwidth laser communications. The Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration (DSOC) on board the Psyche spacecraft sent and received its first data using an invisible near-infrared laser, which can transmit data at 10 to 100 times the speed of traditional radio wave systems. If successful, this experiment could pave the way for future communication technology for human exploration of Mars.

via KABC-TV|
#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-communications#mars-exploration
space-technology2 years ago

NASA Successfully Receives Laser Message from Deep Space, Advancing Mars Mission

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab at Caltech has achieved "first light" laser communication through its Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. The experiment successfully transmitted an uplink laser beacon from a specialized telescope at JPL's Table Mountain Facility to the Psyche spacecraft, which is currently en route to the asteroid belt. The optical beam equipment aboard Psyche then sent the lasers back to Caltech's Palomar Observatory. This milestone in laser communication technology is a significant step towards enabling higher-data-rate communications for future space missions, including sending humans to Mars.

via Futurism|
#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-communication#mars