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Watch this 30-minute conference talk from the Keck Institute for Space Studies short course "Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network" where Evan Hoffman from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center explores advanced laser ranging techniques that extend far beyond traditional lunar distance measurements. Learn about cutting-edge technologies and methodologies for precise distance measurements in deep space applications, examining how laser ranging systems can be implemented for interplanetary missions and space-based navigation networks. Discover the technical challenges, current capabilities, and future potential of laser ranging systems designed to operate across vast interplanetary distances, providing insights into next-generation space exploration and positioning technologies that could revolutionize how we navigate and communicate across the solar system.
