Swedish Space Corporation and Airbus Netherlands to Collaborate in Optical Communication

Leiden, January 21st 2021 – Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and Airbus Netherlands (Airbus DS NL) have signed a memorandum of understanding for collaborative activities regarding ground equipment for space-to-ground optical communication. The agreement will accelerate the development of commercially viable optical ground stations that will be offered by Airbus DS NL and used by SSC in delivering ground network services.

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