Optical links in contested space
SpaceNews • 4/23/2026
Summary
In the episode titled "Optical links in contested space," SpaceNews’ Sandra Erwin moderated a panel at the Space Symposium. The discussion focused on how optical communication links can benefit warfighters and operators.
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