# Optical links in contested space

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Podcast: [Space Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-minds-7180761)
Published: 2026-04-23T15:06:07+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Space Minds, we head back to Space Symposium where SpaceNews’ Sandra Erwin moderated a panel on how optical communication links can provide warfighters and operators with the data throughput, resilience and security they need in contested and congested environments. She speaks with GP Sandhoo, the acting director of the Space Development Agency, Mina Mitry, CEO and co-founder of Kepler, Jeff Huggins, president of Cailabs US and Sven Rettig, chief commercial officer of Tesat. 👉 See more episodes in the Space Minds playlist About Space Minds Space Minds is a new audio and video podcast from SpaceNews that focuses on the inspiring leaders, technologies and exciting opportunities in space. This weekly podcast features compelling interviews with scientists, founders and experts who love to talk about space, covers the news that has enthusiasts daydreaming, and engages with listeners. Join David Ariosto, Mike Gruss and journalists from the SpaceNews team for new episodes every Thursday. Space Minds Podcast https://spacenews.com/space-minds-podcast Sign up for a SpaceNews newsletter https://spacenews.com/newsletters/

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