Europe’s EDRS To Trial High-volume Satellite-Aircraft Data Links

Credit: Airbus Defense and Space
Airbus Defense and Space is planning a summer trial of optical communications links between a new laser communications terminal (LCT) flying in geostationary orbit (GEO) and an LCT payload fitted to an Airbus aircraft. The company has been developing a lightweight LCT for use aboard unmanned air...

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