Very cool article about recent breakthroughs in laser communication by NASA

http://www.osa-opn.org/home/articles/volume_27/may_2016/features/space-based_laser_communications_break_threshold/

The European Space Agency (ESA) is transitioning from RF to laser space communication.

Interesting article detailing the ESA's future plans for space communication.

http://www.albanydailystar.com/science/european-space-agency-changing-space-communication-network-to-lasers-miami-daily-science-15942.html