You want your Moon landings in HDTV? So does NASA—here’s how it’s happening.
Summary
Ars Technica reports on NASA's use of optical laser communications during the Artemis II mission, showing data rates up to 260 Mbps and the potential for HDTV/4K transmissions from the Moon. The article discusses challenges like cloud cover, the development of low-cost ground terminals, and the future role of laser links in space missions.