Artificial star could solve atmospheric turbulence issues

A guide star laser is a key technology for future space surveillance/tracking systems, as well as for high-performance and reliable optical communications applications. Atmospheric turbulence blurs images of celestial objects and distorts optical communication beams. A guide star laser compensates for this atmospheric turbulence.

A GSTP De-Risk activity with  TOPTICA Projects, Germany, successfully addressed the risks associated with highly efficient Guide Star Laser technology.