General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Kepler Communications US, Inc. have announced the successful demonstration of bi-directional air-to-space optical communications between GA-EMS’ Optical Communication Terminal (OCT) mounted on an aircraft and a Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 0-compatible Kepler satellite in low Earth orbit. The test supports SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture and confirms the ability to establish secure, high-data-rate connectivity between airborne and space-based assets in demanding operational conditions.

General Atomics, Kepler and SDA achieve breakthrough in air-to-space optical communications test

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General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) develops innovative technologies to create breakthrough solutions supporting operational environments from undersea to space.

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