Laser communications are a secure and robust new option for communicating massive amounts of data both between satellites in the air and between satellites and the ground. But lasers also have their shortcomings, including the complicated problem of controlling the shape of light and limited geographic options for ground stations. Constellations spoke with Jean-Francois Morizur, Founder and CEO of Cailabs, about the market for laser communications and how they complement RF signals in satellite connectivity.
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