Mynaric Achieves Space-To-Ground Laser Link Data Transfer

A rendering of a satellite on orbit using Mynaric’s Condor optical communications terminal. Credit: Mynaric

A rendering of a satellite on orbit using Mynaric’s Condor optical communications terminal.

Credit: Mynaric
German optical communications provider Mynaric has successfully transferred data between a satellite in orbit to a ground station using its Condor Mk3 terminal. The demonstration occurred as part of SES’ meoSphere Pathfinder 1 program, and comes about seven months after Rocket Lab completed its...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Washington.

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