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What did NTT and Safran announce?

The companies said they signed a memorandum of understanding on November 4, 2026 to explore a strategic collaboration around optical ground communications for satellites spanning low Earth orbit to geostationary orbit.

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NTT and Safran Want Satellite Laser Links to Behave More Like a Network

A November 6 memorandum explores connecting Safran optical ground stations to NTT's network control and All-Photonics Network technologies.

Crashtech Editorial November 6, 2026 Space Technology

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