NASA's Psyche spacecraft set a new space data transmission record of 140 million miles using Deep Space Optical Communications tech.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft, using Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) tech, transmitted engineering data 140 million miles from Earth, setting a new record in space data transmission. The optical system aims to enhance future missions and Mars exploration by enabling faster laser connections, surpassing radio frequency methods. The test data was transmitted at a rate of 25 Mbps, which exceeded the project's goal.

May 02, 2024
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