How it Works
We have years of practical experience successfully encoding laser beams with messages and transmitting them over long distances. We now use that same technology to send laser messages into outer space. But not just anywhere in space. Our physicist calculates the precise space coordinates (see About Space) of real space objects, and calculates the optimum trajectory for the laser that will carry your message.
Outer Space Message digitally encodes your message onto a laser beam and directs it to the exact space coordinates of your chosen destination using a precise azimuth-elevation controller.
Outer Space Message digitally encodes your message onto a laser beam and directs it to the exact space coordinates of your chosen destination using a precise azimuth-elevation controller.
Messages on lasers: How?
In Star Trek, Scotty beamed people across space using the transporter; a beam of energy containing the information of a human body was used to transport and reassemble the entire person. That is still impossible today, however it is possible to beam your thoughts into space by encoding words or images onto a laser. Encoding a signal with information is known as modulation, such as the modulation of radio waves used for radio, television and cell phones. Just as we can modulate radio waves to carry information, we can similarly modulate a laser beam to carry information. The electro-optic modulator modulates the laser beam using the signal that contains the information, or message. The signal modulates the phase, frequency,
amplitude, or polarization of the beam. The information is contained in those modulations. Outer Space Message Service uses advanced but well established laser modulation technology.
Laser Technology
Outer Space Message Service uses proven laser technology and advanced and well established laser modulation techniques to send your messages into outer space. Your message will digitally encode onto the laser beam during transmission. Before transmission we ensure optimum atmospheric conditions, and a clear path with no aircraft or satellites that might obstruct the laser beam. We also verify the coordinates by telescope. The laser beam is encoded with the message and travels at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers per second.
Outer Space Message System
Space message laser transmission system
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Optimum space trajectory
Laser is precisely pointed in azimuth and elevation
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