PRESS RELEASE Paris, September 10, 2024 SUCCESSFUL INITIAL TESTS OF THE KERAUNOS OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE • A stable laser link was established in summer of 2024, constituting a world first in high-speed optical satellite communications between a...
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PRESS RELEASE Paris, September 10, 2024 SUCCESSFUL INITIAL TESTS OF THE KERAUNOS OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE • A stable laser link was established in summer of 2024, constituting a world first in high-speed optical satellite communications between a nano-satellite in low orbit and a commercial optical ground station. • The experiment was initiated at the end of 2023 by the French Defence Innovation Agency • The French Defence Innovation Agency provided €5.5 million in funding for the project, which is being carried out by Cailabs and Unseenlabs. This experiment is the result of a collaboration between • Cailabs’ technology and photonics expertise have enabled the French Defence Innovation Agency, part of the French the development of a ground receiver that circumvents armament directorate and two French New Space these constraints while being sufficiently reliable and robust companies Unseenlabs and Cailabs. Together they to be offered commercially succeeded in establishing a stab
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