A video of Taters the cat traveled 30 million kilometers of space because NASA had to test it. It was a successful demonstration of a new laser communication technology, through which NASA transmitted ultra-high-definition video through deep space, from the Psyche spacecraft back to Earth. The video signal, sent on December 11, reached Earth in 101 seconds.
That data speed, through space – is faster than most broadband connections on Earth.
-Mat Smith
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