Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: United States
Source: Tagtik
NASA is developing a deep-space internet network using a technology called Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC), which utilizes powerful lasers to transmit data. This technology is currently being tested aboard the Psyche spacecraft and has shown promising results, potentially allowing Mars to have high-speed internet coverage before many regions of the UK.
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- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Broadband, Telecommunications, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tagtik
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Description | NASA is developing a deep-space internet network using a technology called Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC), which utilizes powerful lasers to transmit data. This technology is currently being tested aboard the Psyche spacecraft and has shown promising results, potentially allowing Mars to have high-speed internet coverage before many regions of the UK. |
Original sector | Space |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Broadband, Telecommunications, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-12 |
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