Briefing: Optical terminals still a bottleneck in Pentagon’s proliferated constellation

The Pentagon's efforts to expand its satellite constellation face significant challenges due to a shortage of optical communications terminals, as noted by expert GP Sandhoo.

Sandhoo highlights that the current production and deployment rates of these terminals are insufficient to meet operational demands.

This bottleneck could hinder the overall effectiveness of the proliferated satellite network, which relies heavily on advanced optical communication for data transmission.