Astrolight Launches ATLAS-1 Laser Terminals on SpaceX Transporter-16
85 FOMOThree ATLAS-1 laser communication terminals developed by Astrolight were successfully launched aboard SpaceX Transporter-16, marking the first Lithuanian-built laser comm system in orbit and advancing secure optical connectivity for defense and commercial use.
Why it matters
In-orbit testing will validate high-speed, jam-resistant links and strengthen Europe’s position in laser communications.
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Astrolight’s Lithuanian-built laser communications technology reaches space for the first timeThree ATLAS-1 laser terminals from Astrolight were launched on SpaceX Transporter-16, marking a historic milestone for Lithuanian space technology.
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Three ATLAS-1 laser communication terminals developed by Astrolight were successfully launched aboar