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At the Speed of Light & Season of Impact: Lasers and Giving

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University of North Dakota physicist Dr. Markus Allgaier describes UND’s laser communications ground station, a first-of-its-kind, university-operated facility designed to test high-speed, secure laser links between Earth and space.
Jon C. Meyers
University of North Dakota physicist Dr. Markus Allgaier describes UND’s laser communications ground station, a first-of-its-kind, university-operated facility designed to test high-speed, secure laser links between Earth and space.

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At the Speed of Light: UND’s Laser Link to Space
University of North Dakota physicist Dr. Markus Allgaier takes us inside a first-of-its-kind, university-operated laser communications ground station. The project shows how laser links could move satellite data at near–fiber-optic speeds, improve security by replacing radio signals with light, and give UND students hands-on experience building the future of space connectivity.

University of North Dakota physicist Dr. Markus Allgaier on "Space Laser"

Turning Holiday Giving Into Lasting Change
Sarah Rivers of The GOD’S CHILD Project explains how the organization’s year-end giving efforts - including the 12-Days of Wishlist and the Miracle Match - are meeting urgent needs while building long-term support for children and families through education, healthcare, housing, and sustainable development.

The GOD'S CHILD Project

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