With a large number of deep space (DS) missions anticipated by the end of this decade,
reliable and high-capacity DS communications are needed more than ever. Nevertheless …

With the large number of deep space (DS) missions anticipated by the end of this decade,
reliable-high capacity DS communication systems are needed more than ever …

This survey article discusses the revolutions of wireless communication technologies right
from the prehistoric man's fire signals to today's space optical communications. A brief …

Future spacecraft will require a paradigm shift in the way the information is transmitted due
to the continuous increase in the amount of data requiring space links. Current …

There is a continuing need for increased capacity for military applications, especially in
network-centric operational concepts that promote the use of information as fundamental for …

As NASA proceeds with plans for increased science data return and higher data transfer
capacity for science missions, both RF and optical communications are viable candidates for …

• DSOC-PROG-1: DSOC shall demonstrate on the ground a deep-space optical
communications link demonstrating the data rates for the simulated distances defined in …

Deep-space optical communication, which can provide a high-capacity downlink, is planned
for future Deep Space Network (DSN) operations. It is envisioned that in addition to this new …

I. Introduction ver the next 50 years, the average downlink data rate from deep space
missions will increase by an order of magnitude each decade1. There are many reasons for …

Missions will continue to need very capable communications systems to transfer data to and
from Deep Space, both for science and human exploration. Despite the amazing …