Kacey Roberts
BlueHalo has demonstrated its long-haul laser communication system, proving the system’s ability to transfer high-bandwidth data efficiently in space.
Prototype Demonstration
During testing, two laser communication optical terminals established a space-to-space satellite link, overcoming simulated challenges like jitter, extreme temperatures and vacuum conditions, the company said Thursday.
Mary Clum, president of the product and space systems portfolio at BlueHalo, said, “With the technology validated, BlueHalo is ready to begin quickly producing these advanced optical terminals for deployment on satellites across all echelons of space.”
Clum added, “It’s an urgent need to enhance our nation’s security posture – in space and on the ground – and support the rapidly accelerating demand for rapid transport of high-bandwidth, mission-critical data. We’re ready.”
With the successful test, BlueHalo’s optical communication terminals have reached Technology Readiness Level 6.
