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Laser Communications Relay Demonstration

Laser Communications Relay Demonstration
Laser Communications Relay Demonstration The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) will be NASA's first two-way optical communications relay satellite that will demonstrate the benefits of optical technologies, such as higher data transmission and less size, weight, and power requirements. LCRD will also validate the use of optical relays, which could be used for Mars one day. NASA