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NASA's DSOC Transmits Laser Data 218 Million Miles

9/21/2025

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NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) transmitted laser-encoded data from 218 million miles, improving deep space communication.
Launched in October 2023 with the Psyche spacecraft, DSOC supports Mars and Moon missions.
It achieved record distances, including ultra-high-definition video transmission from over 19 million miles.
DSOC completed its 65th pass on September 2, 2025, proving reliable laser communication.
Ground stations at JPL and Caltech enabled data transmission and decoding.

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Story summary

NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) transmitted laser-encoded data from 218 million miles, improving deep space communication.
Launched in October 2023 with the Psyche spacecraft, DSOC supports Mars and Moon missions.
It achieved record distances, including ultra-high-definition video transmission from over 19 million miles.
DSOC completed its 65th pass on September 2, 2025, proving reliable laser communication.
Ground stations at JPL and Caltech enabled data transmission and decoding.