VDL and Airbus develop laser communication equipment
Netherlands-based industrial concern VDL and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are collaborating on laser communication equipment. Joint solutions will enable satellites, aircraft and ground stations to safely exchange large amounts of data.
The first step is building a so-called UltraAir terminal. V... Read more
Alphabet transfers flopped balloon internet to Aalyria
A new startup is building on the technology that Google used to launch internet balloons to the edge of space.
Alphabet subsidiary Google has an innovative past. The tech giant tried to filter drinking water from air, dreamed of generating energy with kites and designed an elevator to space.
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Sony builds lasers to venture into space
Sony is venturing into space. The organization set up a new company to develop devices for laser communications. Laser signals are suitable for transferring data among satellites and ground stations.
The devices will be offered by Sony Space Communications, a new subsidiary. Laser communication ... Read more