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10mo ago

NASA Achieves Milestone with 4K Video Streaming from Aircraft to Space Station

New laser communication technology promises high-definition live streams for future lunar missions.

A graphic representation of a laser communications relay between the International Space Station, the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration spacecraft, and the Earth. Credit: NASA/Dave Ryan
A man wearing a dark grey T-shirt is located on the left side of this image. We see the back of his head, staring at a large computer monitor in front of him. The monitor displays an image of the PC-12 aircraft, with a red laser signal shooting out of the bottom of the aircraft.

Overview

  • NASA successfully streamed 4K video from an aircraft to the ISS using laser communications.
  • The technology can transmit data 10 to 100 times faster than traditional radio waves.
  • This advancement is part of NASA's efforts to enhance communication for the Artemis lunar missions.
  • Engineers conducted multiple test flights, continuously improving the system's performance.
  • The successful tests pave the way for live HD video coverage of future Moon landings.