Friday, 15 May 2015

OPALS Boosts Space-to-Ground Optical Communications Research

This artist's rendition shows OPALS operating from the International Space Station.

Ever wonder why stars seem to twinkle? This effect is caused by variations in the density of our atmosphere that cause blurring in light coming from space.





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