General Atomics tests space laser communication system for MQ-9

By Garrett Reim2020-02-20T22:53:00

MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range Credit USAF - 1

Source: US Air Force

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully tested on the ground a space laser communication system that it intends to use to securely transfer data between its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle and satellites.

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