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Analysis: Demonstrates the maturity of silicon photonics platforms for harsh environments, potentially opening new markets for space-grade optical sensors and communication systems.
One of the First TriPleX® Photonic Integrated Circuits Launched to Orbit from Lab
Teams at TU Delft’s Faculty of Aerospace Engineering are deploying a novel photonic sensing system based on a TriPleX® photonic chip for an in-orbit demonstration on a miniature satellite. This marks a significant transition of integrated photonics from laboratory research to practical space applications for planetary exploration.
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