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NASA's Psyche Achieves 25 Laser Transmissions, Enhancing Future Mars Missions

May 2, 2024, 08:10 AM

NASA's Psyche spacecraft has successfully transmitted a laser message from 140 million miles away, marking a significant achievement in optical communications. This demonstration showcases the potential for faster and more reliable communication between spacecraft and Earth, potentially enhancing future missions to Mars and beyond. The technology demonstrated promises communication speeds 10 to 100 times faster than current capabilities, with 25 successful transmissions already achieved.