Optical ground stations
Telescope-based ground stations built in Italy for laser communication with satellites and other optical uses.
Why it matters
Laser links need precise ground telescopes. A European manufacturer that builds them in-house shortens supply chains for research centers and governments.
How the technology works
Officina Stellare designs and builds the telescope, mount and opto-mechanics in its Sarcedo factory, then integrates them into a station that tracks satellites and receives their laser signals.
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