The latest development (the MLCD system and TC-MILSATCOM project)and development trends in the field of free-space laser communications are introduced.

• 介绍了自由空间激光通信领域的发展动态,重点介绍了最新发展的火星激光通信项目和军用卫星通信项目,指出了空间激光通信的发展趋势。