Op-ed: The Technologies That Could Define the Future of Space

The space industry is eyeing several key technological shifts to mirror the impact of reusable rockets, per Payload Space. Potential breakthroughs include laser communications to bypass wireless spectrum limits, the mass production of powerful mega-satellites, and the use of advanced materials to reduce launch weights. The report also highlights the growing need for optical sensors and autonomy to help satellites detect and avoid threats in an increasingly congested orbit.

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