Europe's space-based, laser-powered data highway passes early test

Friday, November 28, 2014 - 12:10 in Earth & Climate

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A European satellite beamed images to earth using new laser-based communications technology on Friday, opening the way for uninterrupted and near instantaneous viewing of natural disasters being sent to governments and relief agencies.

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