The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation of NASA-owned satellites has provided service since the 1980s. NASA is evaluating commercial proposals to replace TDRS. Credit: NASA TAMPA, ...

The DARPA Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program achieved several new records for transmitting power over distance. The team recorded more than 800 watts of power delivered during a ...

NASA has confirmed that its Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) is preparing to launch later this fall. The launch will happen no earlier than November 22 from Florida. LCRD arrived in ...

If you're curious about the function of a relay in the context of home automation and the Internet of Things, here you go. In this piece, we'll explain the practical applications of many different ...