Earth receives its first laser message from deep space; here's what it means
In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA successfully sent a laser message from the Psyche spacecraft to Earth, spanning 16 million kilometers. This milestone is part of the Deep Space Optical Communications Experiment, promising faster space data exchange. The Psyche mission aims to study a metal-rich asteroid, potentially offering insights into planetary formation, with data collection starting in 2029.
In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA successfully sent a laser message from the Psyche spacecraft to Earth, spanning 16 million kilometers. This milestone is part of the Deep Space Optical Communications Experiment, promising faster space data exchange. The Psyche mission aims to study a metal-rich asteroid, potentially offering insights into planetary formation, with data collection starting in 2029.
