The future for optical laser communications systems for satellites - with Hyperion Technologies

In this episode we speak with Bert Monna and Alexandra Sokolowski of Hyperion Technologies.

Hyperion is a space company based in the Netherlands in Delft and specializes in high-performance bus components such as laser communications systems, on-board computers (OBCs), attitude control systems, and propulsion modules. It is also a satsearch member company and is part of AAC Clyde Space. In this episode we discuss:

• How satellite optical communications work and what benefits it can bring compared to RF, as well as the trade-offs required
• How optical system manufacturers are dealing with the need to enable more accurate pointing
• What changes and innovations are occurring in the ground segment in order to meet the growing demand for laser up/down-linking
• The potential extrapolation of Low Earth Orbit (EO) optical capabilities to higher orbits and deep space missions

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