Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators are systematically transitioning from traditional radio frequency transponders to optical laser communications. The technology enables high-throughput data relays directly between satellites, drastically reducing dependency on terrestrial ground stations.
Throughput Gains and Reduced Spectrum Saturation
Optical links offer data transmission speeds exceeding 100 Gigabits per second per connection while operating outside heavily regulated radio frequency bands. This switch mitigates orbital spectrum congestion and secures cross-satellite data transfers against ground-based RF interception.