How do you improve bandwidth in the far reaches of outer space? Use lasers. NASA is preparing to test a new, laser-based communications system that will link up satellites in space with base stations here at home. Once that connection is made, scientists will be able to transmit data (photos, videos, etc.) at much faster rates than what's possible over traditional radio waves. Six times faster, to be specific.
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/26/4660802/nasa-testing-laser-based-space-communications-system
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