Observable Space and Quantum Wave teamed up to capture data beamed back from space.

Astronomers detect the most powerful space laser from colliding galaxies 8 billion light-years away, offering rare insights into the early universe and cosmic signals.

Transcelestial has advanced its work to provide space-to-ground optical communications with a test of lasers from a satellite to ground stations.

During most of the Artemis II mission, the crew of four astronauts beamed back low-definition video, both from inside the spacecraft and from exterior views of the Moon. It was exhilarating stuff, but ...

China’s latest space communications experiment has reset expectations for what a “low power” link from orbit can do, with a 2 watt laser pushing data at gigabit speeds from geostationary distance and ...

Researchers at Texas A&M University have demonstrated a laser-driven propulsion system that can lift and steer tiny objects without physical contact, a step that could one day help power spacecraft to ...