Data-relay system connects astronauts direct to Europe

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:10:19 GMT
Space Daily

Paris (ESA) Jan 18, 2022 Astronauts on board the International Space Station are connecting...

Paris (ESA) Jan 18, 2022 Astronauts on board the International Space Station are connecting straight to Europe at light speed, thanks to the European Data Relay System. An upgrade to the communications system is delivering broadband internet speeds similar to those enjoyed by families on Earth. It means that experiments on board the International Space Station can be monitored from Europe in close to real ti