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Safran Space links laser direct to satellite

The use of optical lasers between orbiting satellites are commonplace. Less common is using lasers from Earth to satellites. Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) says it has a solution. An installation in Chile near Santiago has successfully passed site acceptance testing and is now integrated into the NODES (Network of Optical Stations For Data Transfer To […]

March 12, 2026

Hamamatsu invests in SuperLight Photonics

SuperLight Photonics, a specialist in laser technology, has announced the strategic investment of Hamamatsu Ventures to drive long-term synergy in laser innovation. Hamamatsu Ventures, Corporate Venture Capital, is a global VC looking to invest in photonics companies that address the “sakidori” needs – the future anticipated needs – in society, and more specifically through the […]

October 15, 2024