Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: United States
Source: Tagtik
NASA is developing a deep-space internet network called Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) that could provide high-speed internet coverage on Mars faster than some regions of the UK. The technology uses powerful lasers to transmit data and is currently being tested aboard the Psyche spacecraft.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Broadband, Telecommunications, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tagtik
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | NASA is developing a deep-space internet network called Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) that could provide high-speed internet coverage on Mars faster than some regions of the UK. The technology uses powerful lasers to transmit data and is currently being tested aboard the Psyche spacecraft. |
Original sector | Space |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Broadband, Telecommunications, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-17 |
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