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this week the u.s space forces space

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test program satellite 6 is scheduled to

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launch from florida's space coast

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ascending to orbit in the fairing of a

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united launch alliance atlas v rocket

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the spacecraft contains among other

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things a revolutionary space

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communications demonstration the

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culmination of decades of research and

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technology investments in optical

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communications

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demonstration

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or lcrd

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over five episodes this podcast will

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explain lcrd's mission and vision

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overview the design of the lcrd space

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and ground systems

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and highlight the future of optical

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communications technologies this mission

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is proving in space beginning the day of

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launch and continuing weekly for the

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rest of the season join us for a journey

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where lasers light the way

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join