NASA Tests First Laser Comms During 10-Day Artemis II Moon Journey

NASA Tests First Laser Comms During 10-Day Artemis II Moon Journey

During the 10-day Artemis II mission, NASA tested an optical system—the first to support crewed flight at lunar distance—transmitting high-definition.

NASA Laser Terminal Enhances Views During Artemis II Mission

Millions of people watched the historic launch of Artemis II and were captivated by the mission’s 10-day journey around the Moon as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen ventured farther into space than any human before. Part of the public’s ability to experience the mission in high-definition was due to laser communications. To view this video please enable JavaS…