Since a few years Optical Cooling is seeing growing interest; recent progress make this technology attractive for space applications. It allows to envision miniature, vibration free and cost effective cryocoolers. Thus how to switch from lab experiment to an industrial product? How to manufacture tens of efficient space compatible optical coolers per year? Wallplug efficiency performance, integration and manufacturing scalability are challenges that are covered in this paper. It reviews the main requirements that crystal, laser source and system shall meet to build a successful product. To conclude the forthcoming activities in France are covered.
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