The spacecraft is scheduled to reach the namesake asteroid in 2029.
NASA has confirmed a significant milestone for its Psyche spacecraft’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment.
This technology demonstration aims to test laser-based data links beyond the Earth-Moon system.
Until three weeks ago, NASA engineers had been sending only test and diagnostic data through DSOC.
NASA has confirmed that the JPL Psyche team is gaining valuable insights into the capabilities of the DSOC system.
In contrast, slower radio communications are less dependent on weather conditions.
