
High precision earth observation satellites, which are micro-satellites of many types used for education, research and commercial purpose are being rolled out, one after another. With the development of space becoming more prevalent, it is showcasing an array of new conveniences. As such, the Wireless Networks Research Center, the Space Communications Laboratory conducts R&D, prioritizing optical (laser) satellite communications aimed at making breakthroughs in satellite communications data transmission technology. These insights draw resemblance from the intelligence report, titled, "Optical Satellite Communication Market—Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2019-2027," which has been of late included in Market Research Hub's (MRH) growing repository. The latest trend in the optical satellite communications is the implementation of optical data relay satellite system in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Accordingly, NASA's Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration (LLCD) at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) prosperously established 622 Mbps optical communication links between the moon and the earth using a satellite launched in September 2013. In 2019, NASA's Laser Communication Relay Demonstration (LCRD) project is expected to launch an optical data relay satellite system into geostationary orbits. BridgeSat—a subsidiary of Allied Minds Inc. and a Space Angels-funded venture, is coming up with a turnkey optical communications solution for satellite manufacturers and operators. The other intriguing facet of BridgeSat's service is the terrestrial component. As optical communications depend upon high-powered beams of light, it becomes imperative to take precision aim at ground stations to transmit data. In a bid to assure customer data is received, BridgeSat is developing a global network of ground stations for laser-equipped satellites. Irrespective of manufacturer or origin, this network of ground terminals is expected to be made available on a per-bit basis to all space-based optical communications assets.