World's smallest space laser station is changing global connectivity by bypassing 'vulnerabilities associated with terrestrial and subsea cables'

The TERRA-M, the world's smallest deployable operational optical ground station.

• Archangel Lightworks has successfully tested the world's smallest deployable operational optical ground station, demonstrating secure, rapid data transfer with low Earth orbit satellites
• The UK government has praised the achievement, with UK Space Minister Liz Lloyd highlighting its contribution to strengthening global connectivity, economic growth, and national security
• The system ran multiple tests to conform to the U.S. Space Development Agency's laser communication standard while retaining its portability with a 1.1m tall and 0.7 diameter form factor, while forgoing the need for a protective dome

Archangel Lightworks, a UK-based optical and laser communications company, has recently announced the successful conclusion of its testing of the world's smallest deployable operational optical ground station, the TERRA-M.