Laser Links To Bolster the Next Generation of Satellite Constellations

A $2 million Air Force funded project at the University of Michigan could transform how satellites work together in space. The project, called Orbital Architectures for Cooperative Laser Energetics (ORACLE), is exploring ways for satellites to share power and move without using fuel. Led by aerospace engineering professor Christopher Limbach, the team is combining advances in materials science, propulsion, and control systems to create smarter and more sustainable satellite networks. Read the full article to see how this research could shape the future of space technology and help reduce orbital debris.