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Psyche spacecraft achieves high-speed data transmission in deep space

NASA — April 25, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully demonstrated Deep Space Optical Communications, transmitting data at 25 Mbps from over 140 million miles away. This technology aims to enable higher-data-rate communications for future missions, potentially supporting human exploration of Mars. The project exceeded expectations by achieving data rates comparable to broadband internet speeds. Optical communications offer faster transmission than current radio frequency systems. Multiple ground stations can boost signal reception.

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