LUCAS: The second-generation GEO satellite-based space data-relay system using optical link

After 13 years successful operation of Japanese first data relay satellite "KODAMA" (DRTS), JAXA launched a new data relay satellite which adopts optical inter-satellite communication technology in 2020 successfully. The first user satellite, named as ALOS-3 is planned to be launch in 2022...

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Published in:	2022 IEEE International Conference on Space Optical Systems and Applications (ICSOS) pp. 14 - 16
Main Authors:	Yamakawa, Shiro, Satoh, Yohei, Itahashi, Takamasa, Takano, Yutaka, Hoshi, Shintaroh, Miyamoto, Yuko, Sugiho, Masahiko, Yoshizawa, Takeshi, Koizumi, Yusuke, Yukizane, Masakazu, Suzuki, Sota, Kohata, Hiroki
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 28-03-2022
Subjects:	Communications technology Conferences data-relay satellite free space laser communication Integrated optics inter-satellite optical communication Laser applications Optical fiber communication Relays satellite communication Satellites
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Summary:	After 13 years successful operation of Japanese first data relay satellite "KODAMA" (DRTS), JAXA launched a new data relay satellite which adopts optical inter-satellite communication technology in 2020 successfully. The first user satellite, named as ALOS-3 is planned to be launch in 2022 Japanese fiscal year. First demonstrations of optical data-relay satellite system are planned between these two satellites In this paper, the authors outline the plan of the program and its technology.
DOI:	10.1109/ICSOS53063.2022.9749726