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NASA CASALS Lidar Uses Wavelengths to Map Continuous Surface Swaths

NASA’s CASALS lidar prototype steers laser pulses by changing their wavelength, allowing it to measure a continuous strip of terrain without scanning mirrors. An October 21, 2026 technology update describes the optical design, airborne results, and planned improvements before development of a space-ready version.
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New Space Economy broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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