SEAKR Demos Optical Links Between DARPA Mandrake II Sats

DARPA Mandrake II Satellites
Credit: DARPA
SEAKR Engineering recently demonstrated optical communications between a pair of DARPA Mandrake II satellites. More than 280 GB of data were transferred at a range of 114 km (71 mi.) over a period of more than 40 min., the company said on June 8. SEAKR Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary of...
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Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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