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AeroVironment hardware enables Artemis II laser link sending lunar video to Earth

PUBT·04/15/2026 12:33:25
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AeroVironment hardware enables Artemis II laser link sending lunar video to Earth
  • AeroVironment disclosed precision pointing hardware flown on NASA Artemis II mission as part of Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System, enabling laser transmission of high-resolution lunar video and images to Earth.
  • Laser gimbal supported high-speed links described as orders of magnitude faster than S-band telemetry, strengthening case for broader adoption of optical communications in future missions.
  • AV delivered two-axis gimbal and launch latch assembly for coarse beam pointing as spacecraft orientation shifted during flight.
  • Fast steering mirrors provided jitter stabilization for fine pointing adjustments, supporting accuracy on order of 1 micro-radian.
  • Program builds on more than 150 AV-delivered subsystems across space missions, positioning business for additional demand in laser communications payloads.


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