Science
Astronauts complete spacewalk to install British-built broadband hub on ISS – East Lothian Courier
The technology will revolutionise scientists’ ability in the UK and Europe to access the results of space-based experiments.
Two astronauts have completed a spacewalk to install a British-built broadband hub that will beam scientific research back to Earth.The technology marks the country’s first major industrial contribution to the International Space Station (ISS).Called ColKa, short for Columbus Ka-band Terminal, the system will allow astronauts to communicate with Earth at home broadband speeds.
The system will allow astronauts to communicate with Earth at home broadband speeds (MDA/UK)
It will revolutionise scientists’…
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