SES to test Cailabs optical ground stations for next generation laser linksby Erica MarchandParis, France (SPX) Sep 17, 2025SES will evaluate new optical ground stations from France-based Cailabs to move space data using laser rather than radio signals. The effort advances space laser links that can reach up to 10 gigabits per second, roughly 100 times typical home internet speeds. Because tightly focused light beams are difficult to intercept or jam, SES sees strong potential for secure government and commercial connectivity. "The Cailabs Optical Ground Stations can play a central role in our global network of gateways with access to high-throughput infrastructure." By shifting to light, optical systems open new spectrum and offer low probability of intercept, low probability of detection, and low probability of exploitation.