BBC Spotlights Lithuanian Space-Tech Start-up Astrolight

BBC spotlights Lithuanian space-tech start-up Astrolight

“I'm led through a series of concrete corridors at Vilnius Tech University, Lithuania; the murals give a Soviet-era vibe, and it seems an unlikely location for a high-tech lab working on a laser communication system.”

1962: Cower in FEAR – The LASER is Here! | Tonight

1962: Cower in FEAR – The LASER is Here! | Tonight | Retro Tech | BBC Archive “Scientists and engineers have just produced a device that could change our whole concept of war and defense. A science-fiction weapon that melts steel…” Alan Whicker reports from Wayland, Massachusetts, about the invention of the laser beam. Scientists have already successfully reflected a laser beam onto the moon. He chats to Dr Colin Bowness and Mr Stanley Cass abou…

Lithuanian company Astrolight successfully demonstrates secure laser communications at sea

The Baltic Sea has recently seen a rise in radio interference incidents affecting maritime communications and navigation systems. This development poses challenges for naval operations, which depend heavily on uninterrupted situational awareness. To address such vulnerabilities, POLARIS uses laser-based communication links instead of traditional radio waves. This approach provides a secure, interference-free connection that is difficult to detec…

Astrolight successfully tests laser communication terminal with Lithuanian Navy, providing unjammable free-space laser link between ships - MÖNCH PUBLISHING GROUP

In environments where radio links may be unreliable or compromised, maintaining stable connectivity is critical In a demonstration of secure, unjammable communication, Lithuanian space and defense tech company Astrolight has successfully tested its POLARIS free-space laser terminal at sea in collaboration with the Lithuanian Navy. The trial took place between two naval vessels operating in the Baltic Sea – a region experiencing a growing number …