TerraSAR-X transmits data via laser beam

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TerraSAR-X transmits data via laser beam

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The Tesat-Spacecom laser communications terminal (LCT) on TerraSAR-X transmits data to DLR's optical ground station in Oberpfaffenhofen.

Credit: DLR.

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