Summary
- NASA used a two-way laser relay system to send pet photos and videos to and from the International Space Station
- Astronauts and NASA employees submitted images of their pets to showcase the power of laser communications
- This demonstration highlighted the technology’s role in enabling future NASA missions and tested new networking techniques
- The use of laser communications is more efficient than traditional radio frequency communications for data transfer in space
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- NASA conducted a demonstration of High-Rate Delay Tolerant Networking (HDTN) to improve communication in space
- HDTN allows for faster data transfer between spacecraft and across communication systems
- HDTN technology enables high-speed laser communication systems to utilize the “store-and-forward” capability
- NASA aims to use HDTN to enhance security, encryption, authentication, and routing for various communication services in space
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- NASA plans to use laser relay system for pet imagery
- This technology will improve data collection and analysis
- Greater efficiency and accuracy in monitoring pets
- Potential for future applications in various fields