Optical Communications: The Next Satellite Frontier
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In recent years, the space industry has shifted from government-led exploration to an intense period of commercialization. This disruption created an array of opportunities that were impossible a decade ago, with technology advancements acting as the catalysts for much of this development. Today, entrepreneurs and enterprises fuel explosive growth and innovation, creating a gold rush to space as they strive to be first. The increase in competition has upended the space economy, with costs falling significantly. The lowering of barriers to entry has driven the new wave of low-earthorbit (LEO) mega-constellations, creating an opportunity for optical communications as the need for bandwidth grows exponentially.
Space missions are now commonplace. The industry is rapidly evolving, with private organizations pushing the boundaries of innovation. Their goals range from building the next generation of reusable rockets to scaling LEO communication satellites and reaching planets deeper in the solar system, with the ultimate goal of sending humans to Mars.