With advances in satellite technology, scientist are now using lasers to map out unexplored areas of the world. Its much like using sonar, but instead of using radio waves, it literally shoots a large laser from space which is reflected off the ground and back to the satellite. Only about 10% of the ocean floor has actually been mapped out and using the powerful lasers could be reflected off the ocean floor to map out the whole ocean. Lasers can also be shot through vegetation, so it can be easier to map out dense forest. The laser has actually found an up to five what is believed to be ancient temples that has been camouflaged by a rain forest. Along with any easier way of mapping the ocean floor and being a better explorer than Indiana Jones ever was, this type of satellite can be used to accurately map other planets. Hopefully, the technology can be improved so that we could use it for more purposes.
