A group of Chinese scientists has made a big breakthrough by sending internet data at 1 Gbps using a 2-watt laser from a satellite that's 36,000 kilometers above Earth. That's way higher than the Earth's surface. This speed is five times faster than the average Starlink connection, and it uses much less power. This achievement is a big step forward in using lasers for communication in space, and it could lead to faster and more energy-saving satellite internet systems.
If this technology becomes widely used, it could change how the internet works around the world, especially in faraway or poorly connected areas where traditional internet options like fiber optics or regular satellites aren't enough.
It's not just about going faster—it's about making high-speed internet possible everywhere, using laser beams that can target exactly where they need to go. Starlink, you might want to take a closer look—the race to use lasers in space has really started.
