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European Space Agency launches new laser communications hub
Associated Press ^ | Jan 30, 2016 7:55 AM EST

Posted on 01/30/2016 7:01:50 PM PST by Olog-hai

The European Space Agency says a new laser terminal has been launched into orbit as part of wider efforts to develop Europe's first optical communications network, a system able to monitor natural disasters and other catastrophes.

The European Data Relay System terminal, launched Friday from Kazakhstan, was released from its host satellite Saturday morning. ...

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TOPICS: Astronomy; Chit/Chat; Local News; Military/Veterans; Science
KEYWORDS: europeanspaceagency; eussr; germany; kazakhstan; laserterminal; optical

1 posted on 01/30/2016 7:01:50 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Admiral Motti: “This station is now the ultimate power in the Universe! I suggest we use it!”


2 posted on 01/30/2016 7:31:03 PM PST by bobby.223 (Retired up in the snowy mountains of the American Redoubt and it's a great life!)
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To: Olog-hai

So, when does it become self-aware?


3 posted on 01/30/2016 7:52:51 PM PST by Zeppo ("Happy Pony is on - and I'm NOT missing Happy Pony")
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To: Olog-hai

and other catastrophes. like a muslim invasion? oh, its to late that already happened


4 posted on 01/31/2016 3:43:35 AM PST by ronnie raygun
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