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Space Communications Via Laser Beams
In the noisy exhibition halls of CES2025, we stumbled upon the emerging world of optical (laser) satellite communications. As the space economy grows, the “pipes” used to send data back to Earth—traditional radio waves—are becoming congested. In the above interview, SangHoon Oh, Ph.D., Research Director for SpaceBeam, explains how their new optical ground stations unlock…
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Satellite Texting Without a Subscription #CES2019
[Added 8/26/22 – It appears that the FCC’s order opening the 5.925 to 6.425 GHz band meant the end of Sat Paq. Rob Reis writes on Higher Ground’s website that the service will be discontinued by September 2023.] The ability to send an emergency text with GPS location information is what Higher Ground offers with…
