SULIS Laser Comms Technology Demonstrator (IMAGE)

Royal Astronomical Society

SULIS Laser Comms Technology Demonstrator

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Laser optical communications (so-called Li-Fi as opposed to Wi-Fi) has the potential to revolutionise satellite-to-satellite and satellite-to-ground data transfer. A key aspect of the SULIS mission will be the technology demonstration of Li-Fi in space.

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Dr Eamon Scullion Northumbria University Newcastle upon Tyne

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