Nasa s recent breakthrough intercepting a laser signal 10 million miles away has sparked debate over interstellar communication. The success of the Deep Space Optical Communications experiment challenges traditional radio signals, potentially revolutionizing data transmission in space. This milestone, surpassing lunar distance, hints at higher data rates, raising questions about the future of space communication technology.
The Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser on its way to a metal asteroiod, in a test that could help speed up science transmissions across the solar system.