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OpSTAR: An In-Orbit Demonstrator for Optical Time Transfer and Positioning in Future Space Networks
Dr. Sinda Mejri· European Space Agency (ESA)
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FLIGHT HERITAGE AND QUALIFICATION OF HIGH POWER OPTICAL AMPLIFIERS (HPOA) FOR GEO FEEDER LINKS
Mr. Raphaël Cousty
CILAS
Day
Monday · 2026-10-12
Time
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Session
Exhibition and Poster Session-1
Venue
ICSO 2026 Conference Venue
Session Exhibition and Poster Session-1
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High Power Optical Amplifiers (HPOA) are fundamental to enabling reliable optical feeder links for geostationary satellites. These amplifiers are specifically engineered to withstand harsh orbital environments while delivering the extreme power required for high-bandwidth data transmission. The development of these components significantly advances the transition from legacy radio frequency links to high-security, high-capacity optical communications.
Topics & Subtopics
Optical CommunicationsOptical AmplifiersInstrument PerformanceIntersatellite LinksFeeder LinksSecure Optical LinksRadiation EffectsThermo-OpticsEnvironmental TestingQualification
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Strong maturity signal: flight heritage plus qualification in a component class that directly constrains GEO feeder-link power budgets.
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