In the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) represents a pivotal innovation, enabling the transmission of multiple data streams along a single optical fiber by using different wavelengths (or colors) of light. This technology has revolutionized the capabilities of long-haul optical networks, significantly increasing bandwidth without the need for additional cabling. […]
Norwegian Microsatellite Developed by Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Achieves Optical Satellite-to-Ground Communications Link
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, 31 January 2024 – The NorSat-TD demonstration microsatellite developed by Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) for the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) has successfully transferred data to a ground station using optical communications technology. The accomplishment is a first for a Dutch-built laser communication device and among the first achieved by a microsatellite.
