DSTG Laser Satellite Communications -Current Activities and Future Outlook

Abstract

This paper will present an overview of the Defence Science and Technology Group's (DSTG) activities in laser satellite communications. A status update on the development of the DSTG Optical Ground Station (OGS), which is located at a site near sea level in Adelaide, South Australia will be provided. In addition, an update on the optical communications payload for the Buccaneer Main Mission CubeSat is presented. Finally, our future outlook will be discussed.