Science
Astronauts complete spacewalk to install British-built broadband hub on ISS – Surrey Comet
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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