SpotlightIn-Orbit / OperationalTrack 4

GEO Feeder Link Flight Results Using a Bi static Optical Ground Station

Mrs. Geraldine Artaud

CNES

Day

Monday · 2026-10-12

Time

11:20 AM - 12:40 PM

Track

Track 4

Session

Current and Future Optical Communication Missions-1

Venue

ICSO 2026 Conference Venue

Hall Track 4Session Current and Future Optical Communication Missions-1

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In 30 seconds

The TELEO demonstration validates GEO feeder links using the French Optical Ground Station (FrOGS) in a bistatic architecture. By separating the uplink and downlink paths, the system achieves superior adaptive optics (AO) performance compared to traditional monostatic configurations. This advancement confirms the viability of high-bandwidth optical feeder links for commercial satellite communications.

Topics & Subtopics

Optical CommunicationsOptical Ground StationsAdaptive OpticsInstrument PerformanceFeeder LinksPointing, Acquisition & TrackingAtmospheric TurbulenceCalibrationMirrors

Spotlight

Strong operational-transition signal: real GEO feeder-link flight results and a bi-static OGS architecture, directly relevant to making optical feeder links practical and resilient.