Coherent FRE-Coupled Laser Array Communication A Satellite Relay Framework for Real-Time Solar System Teleoperation

Current interplanetary communication systems suffer from significant latency attributed to the finite speed of light, rendering real-time teleoperation of robotic systems impractical beyond cislunar distances. This paper proposes that observed signal delays are not fundamental propagation limits but artifacts of broadcast signal diffusion and detection threshold latency. Within the Webb Mechanical Metric (WMM) framework, electromagnetic phenomena propagate through the Free Range Electron (FRE) field—a continuous medium pervading the interplanetary environment with density gradients correlated to stellar proximity. By reconceptualizing laser communication as coherent FRE field manipulation rather than photon transmission, we identify engineering approaches that may dramatically reduce effective communication latency. A phased laser array architecture deployed on orbital relay satellites is proposed, with Earth-orbit and Mars-orbit platforms maintaining active phase-lock across the interplanetary FRE medium. Ground-to-satellite links use conventional technology; the innovation applies specifically to the satellite-to-satellite interplanetary corridor. Recent NASA demonstrations—including DSOC achieving reliable communication across 218 million miles and LCRD establishing GEO-based relay architecture—validate the foundational optical technology. This system could enable real-time human-quality teleoperation of robotic explorers throughout the inner solar system.