TeraNet demonsrates 1,000X faster communications using light: optical ground stations capture satellite laser signals

https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-optical-ground-stations-capture-satellite.html

"lasers, which use much higher frequencies than radio, travel 1,000's gigabits/ second, .. interruption by clouds/ rain. mitigated using 3 ground stations spread across vast area so at least 1 station has clear sky... at least one station built on back of custom-built Jeep truck for rapid deployment to sites needing ultra-fast space communications, such as remote areas lacking communications due to natural disasters... Earth observation satellites, military, autonomous mining operations, national disaster planning and responses"