NASA to test X-ray communication system on the ISS

Radio waves are still the main way to communicate with spacecraft, but that aging technology could soon get an upgrade that will allow faster data downloads from space. NASA is currently preparing to test out an x-ray communication system on the International Space Station.

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Category: Space

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• Communications
• International Space Station
• NASA
• Spacecraft
• X-ray

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