ESA's Izaña-1 and Izaña-2 laser-ranging stations. Together, they form an optical technology testbed of the European Space Agency that takes the monitoring of space debris and satellites to a new level ...

In science fiction, lasers are predominantly used as powerful weapons. While some countries have investigated the idea of using lasers as space weapons, an international treaty limits their use.

Starlink satellites already have inter-satellite capabilities, but are currently only able to communicate with other Starlink satellites. Each Starlink satellite contains three space lasers (Optical ...

Elon Musk's Starlink unveils new laser tech that could boost SpaceX's Golden Dome credentials and offer better connectivity.

The US space glider X-37B launches on its 8th mission for two new tests: communication in space by laser and independence ...

What is more classified than a spaceplane belonging to the military? A spaceplane from the military testing quantum ...

Space Force is sending the X-37B up once again, this time to test laser communications and a “quantum inertial sensor.” ...

However, longer distances make it more difficult for space lasers to precisely hit a target on Earth—NASA’s biggest challenge in fully relying on lasers for downloading data from deep space.

The X-37B is slated to lift off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Aug. 21 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Space ...

WASHINGTON -- It's been a "dynamic year" for Army space and missile defense, with a multi-domain task force being formed, a new nanosatellite set to launch soon, and more powerful laser weapons in ...

Lasers that harness bacteria’s natural ability to convert sunlight into energy could power missions to Mars and provide a source of clean energy on Earth, scientists have announced.

Space stock Mynaric tanked in trading after announcing heavy cuts to its previous revenue forecast and the departure of its chief financial officer.