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The proposed vortex beam can carry vast amounts of information, making them ideal for dense data communication systems.

Novel Light-Bending Technology Could Transform Data Security and Transmission

This visualization shows Psyche’s position on July 29 when the uplink station for NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications sent a laser signal about 290 million miles to the spacecraft. See an interactive version of the Psyche spacecraft in NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

NASA’s Laser Communication Breaks Distance Record, Paving Way for Future Space Exploration

A collage of the pet photos sent over laser links from Earth to LCRD (Laser Communications Relay Demonstration) to ILLUMA-T (Integrated LCRD Low Earth Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Terminal) on the space station. Animals submitted include cats, dogs, birds, chickens, cows, snakes, pigs, and more.

NASA’s Laser Relay System Transmits Pet Photos at Lightning Speed

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