Roscosmos is preparing to test laser communication on the Berkut-VR satellites. The launch of two satellites, as well as one experimental Berkut-VR radar satellite, is scheduled for 2026-2027. We tell you more about the plans of the state corporation.
Experimental Earth remote sensing satellites will be equipped with onboard terminals for laser space communications. After their launch, it is planned to conduct flight and experimental studies.
Recall that this year, samples of ground and onboard high-speed laser communication terminals were developed and successfully tested, which will significantly increase the data transfer rate. In the future, Roscosmos plans to expand the Berkut-VR group to 30 satellites and the Berkut-RSA to 24 devices.
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