SSC Space Launches Optical Ground Station in Santiago, Chile
SSC Space has opened a new optical ground station in Santiago, Chile, enhancing satellite communication with laser-based data transfer. The station passed acceptance tests and, alongside an existing station in Australia, enables laser communication between satellites and Earth, achieving data rates up to 10 Gbit/s. This initiative is part of the NODES project in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), aimed at advancing optical communication solutions in the space industry.

SSC Space has established a new optical ground station in Santiago, Chile, to improve satellite communication via laser data transmission. The station is operational after passing acceptance tests and works in conjunction with an Australian facility, allowing for laser communication between satellites and Earth with data speeds up to 10 Gbit/s.
This expansion is part of the NODES project, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), which focuses on accelerating the development of optical communication technologies in the space sector. The new station marks a significant advancement in satellite communication capabilities, enhancing speed, security, and resilience against interference.




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