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Laser Interconnect and Networking Communication System

Laser Interconnect and Networking Communication System

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Laser Interconnect and Networking Communications System (LINCS) is a test of laser communication in space using two cubesats launched in June 2021.

Background

It was built by General Atomics for the US DOD's Space Development Agency.[1]

The two cubesats, LINCS A/B, were launched on SpaceX's Transporter-2 rideshare in June 2021, but communications were not established by January 2022.[1] One theory is that helium exposure during the Falcon 9 launch affected MEMS devices in the cubesats.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Space Development Agency, General Atomics eye options after setback in laser comms experiment 6 Feb 2022
  2. [2]
    Falcon accident investigation points to breach in rocket’s helium system 31 Mar 2024


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