MSO's laser optical ground station, working with NASA on the upcoming Artemis II mission
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Monday, 30 Jun 2025
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The Real Time Optical Receiver (RealTOR) team poses for a group photo in the Aerospace Communications Facility at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. From left to right: Peter Simon, Sarah Tedder, John Clapham, Elisa Jager, Yousef Chahine, Michael Marsden, Brian Vyhnalek, and Nathan Wilson. Credit: NASA
Researchers working on our newest telescope, the laser optical ground station, are working with NASA on the upcoming Artemis II mission!
While most missions use radio communications, lasers can send data tens of times faster. And with more missions and more data, this will be critical for future Moon exploration!
The Real Time Optical Receiver (RealTOR) project is showcasing how to build quick, cost-effective laser systems for the future.