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As we acknowledge the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo, we remember that this powerful force has only been around for a handful of decades. 

Laser beams have been used for space communication systems since their inception in 1960. Scientists believed that laser had the potential to transfer data at very high speeds, but also needed specific advancements in systems engineering and component performance, particularly for space-compatible hardware. Developments in data formatting, component technology and system architecture over the last couple of years have made laser communication systems in...