Abstract: A new method is described for optical data transmissions from satellites using laser arrays for laser beam pointing. It combines a lens system and a VCSEL/Photodetector Array, both mature technologies, in a novel way. This system is applied to satellites in LEO. It can replace current architectures which use dynamical systems, (i.e., moving parts) to point the laser, and which use vibration isolation platforms. Results of computer simulations show diffraction limited beam propagation. Possibl…