Artist Rendering of OPALS (IMAGE) NASA/Johnson Space Center Caption An artist's rendering shows the Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science laser beaming down to Earth from the International Space Station. Credit Image Credit: NASA Usage Restrictions with credit to NASA License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.